Overview
Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Choisya, part of the Rutaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Choisya genus, known as Mexican orange for its aromatic flowers resembling those of the orange. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with well-drained soil, tolerant of chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across acid to alkaline pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for flower borders, beds, and wall side borders. Propagation is typically by semi-hardwood cuttings.
About the genus
Choisya is a small genus of aromatic evergreen shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. Members of the genus are commonly known as Mexican orange due to the similarity of their flowers to those of the closely related orange, both in shape and scent. They are native to southern North America, from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and south through most of Mexico.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Choisya
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Red spider mite, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler'?
Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler' need?
Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler' hardy in the UK?
Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Choisya dewitteana 'White Dazzler'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
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