Pinball Blizzard™ Mexican Orange (Choisya)
Shrub
- Notes of citrus from the highly fragrant flowers & foliage!
- Native to North America, drought-tolerant, & evergreen.
- Attracts pollinators, serves as a host plant to the Swallowtail butterfly.
- Zones 7-10, sun/part sun, 3-5’ tall x 3-5’ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Mexican orange
Zone: 7-10
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun).
Height x width: 3-5' tall x 3-5' wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Proven Winners, native, heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant, evergreen, rabbit-resistant, pollinator-friendly, fragrant, container-friendly
Uses: Specimen, hedge, mixed borders, foundation, flower garden, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun). Flowers best in full sun.
Water: Low to moderate water needs. Intolerant of wet, poorly-drained soils. Tolerates some periods of drought once established.
Space: Minimum 3 feet apart.
Fertilizing: Can apply a granular rose or all-purpose garden fertilizer early spring if desired.
Winterizing: Not always necessary, but in areas with occasional snowfall and high winds, some winter protection is recommended.
Maintenance: Prune after the first bloom to encourage a rebloom.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.