Mexican orange blossom is an exceptional evergreen shrub- it's very popular for its beautiful, glossy, green leaves and small, star-shaped flowers in late spring. 'Sundance' is especially loved for its golden-yellow new shoots. With its fantastic foliage, this shrub will make an instant impact on your garden, whether by filling a space between other plants, or as part of your border. It can also be planted as a very attractive hedge and doesn't need much trimming.

Plant position - Any location
Any type of soil - Well drained
Flowering period - Autumn and winter
Dig soil improver in to the soil. Dig a hole twice as big as the pot, remove the pot from the rootball and place in the hole, ensuring the top of the plant roots is level with the soil surface. Backfill soil around the roots and water well
Feed with a general purpose fertiliser in spring. Prune established plants immediately after flowering, removing 25-30cm (10-12in) of the flowered stems. This encourages a second flush of flowers in late-summer and autumn
Soil pH - Any
H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C)
Features and benefits
Chosen for its gorgeous evergreen foliage and versatility
This Choisya prefers a sheltered position in direct sunlight
Carries plenty of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers in late spring. If trimmed after flowering, a second flush may appear in late summer
Expert growers nurtured this plant lovingly for 3 years to ensure its maturity and quality
This choisya is happy in any free-draining soil
The leaves are aromatic when crushed and if you hold one up to the light you can see that they are dotted with translucent oil glands
The sweet, citrusy scent fills the air and attracts butterflies and bees, making it a pollinator-friendly addition to any garden