Overview
Choisya dumosa var. mollis is a bushy shrubs in the genus Choisya, part of the Rutaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Choisya dumosa var. mollis grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, coastal and cottage and informal garden.
About
Choisya dumosa var. mollis is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Choisya genus, known for its aromatic, palmately lobed foliage and fragrant, star-like white flowers. It thrives in full sun and is suitable for sheltered positions with west, east, or south-facing aspects. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, coastal areas, and informal garden settings, with interest in spring and summer.
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
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Choisya dumosa var. mollis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Choisya dumosa var. mollis
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and snails
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Choisya dumosa var. mollis?
Choisya dumosa var. mollis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Choisya dumosa var. mollis need?
Choisya dumosa var. mollis 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 dumosa var. mollis hardy in the UK?
Choisya dumosa var. mollis 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 dumosa var. mollis?
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.