Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’

A free flowering variety with fine foliage Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’ is evergreen and in spring is covered with masses of flowers. This is a hybrid and the botanical name is Choisya x dewitteana ‘Aztec Pearl’.

The new buds appear pink in early spring to summer, the flowers open to a pure white and are slightly fragrant.

With its dense foliage, this variety makes good hedging plant or medium sized screening plant. The fine foliage can make a good contrast against a background of broader leafed shrubs.

Care

This is a very versatile variety, it has a natural dense growth habit and once established is remarkably hardy.

Soil moisture is required for good growth, so we suggest that you mulch around the plant to help maintain a cool moist root run.

• Pruning
  Tip pruning each year will keep them in good shape with a nice bushy habit. The plant can be pruned back hard in early spring if regeneration is required.
• Light
  Best grown part to full sun or dappled shade, depending on the climate..
• Water
  Although this a reasonably drought tolerant plant once established it will perform better if you keep some moisture through summer.
• Fertiliser
  Top dress with well rotted compost and aged cow manure in late winter. Use a liquid seaweed fertiliser through spring. A general purpose slow release fertiliser is also suitable.
• Propagation
  Easy from Cuttings.

Summary Information

• Botanical Name – Choisya x dewitteana ‘Aztec Pearl’
• Common Name – Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’
• Family – Rutaceae
• Position – Full sun to part shade.
• Soil – Well drained, humus rich soils.
• Height – To around 2 metres plus
• Spread – To around 2 metres
• Growth rate – Medium.
• Flowers – White.
• Flowering time – Spring.
• Foliage – Mid to deep green.
• Frost tolerant – Yes, medium frosts are OK.
• Drought tolerant – Medium.

Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’ is available for sale from the following participating nurseries.

Peter Teese's YAMINA RARE PLANTS phone : (03) 9752 0035 m: 0438 520035
82 David Hill Rd Monbulk (Opposite Vika Ave)
Japanese Maple and Magnolia specialists, Wholesale and Retail. Large range of other deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees and shrubs.
www.yaminarareplants.com.au