Choisya Royal Lace

Choisya Royal Lace

Introducing Choisya Royal Lace, a unique and hardy variety of Mexican Orange with finely cut scented leaves. Raised by renowned breeder Peter Moore, this Longstock introduction is a must-have for any garden. Its lime green foliage is eye-catching and is followed by beautiful paper white flowers in the summer.

One of the most interesting features of Choisya Royal Lace is its ability to thrive in shade, making it a versatile addition to any garden. It also responds well to general feeding and mulching, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. However, it does not like to be too wet, so good drainage is important.

• Height: Easily maintained to 1.5m 
• Spread: Easily maintained to 1.5m
• Foliage Colour: Golden green
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Season: Spring 
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
• Position: Full Sun - Partial Shade
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H3 (1 and below)
• Type: Shrub

With a height and spread of 1.5m, Choisya Royal Lace is easily maintained and can be pruned in late spring after flowering to maintain its shape. While traditionally flowering in the spring, some varieties may have a second bloom in late autumn. This shrub is fully hardy once established and is best suited for full sun to partial shade.

Choisya is a small genus of evergreen plants, with just seven species originating from Mexico and the southwest USA. The most famous species, ternata, was introduced in 1825 and is commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom due to its sweetly scented flowers. However, the most interesting varieties have come from cultivation, such as Choisya Royal Lace, which was raised in 1982 by Peter Moore.

Other notable introductions by Moore include Choisya Aztec Pearl, White Dazzler, Goldfingers, and Apple Blossom. Another popular variety in this genus is Choisya ternata Sundance, known for its bright golden yellow leaves. All of these Choisya varieties are evergreen, have scented flowers, and are hardy, making them a valuable addition to any garden.

Choose from a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot when ordering Choisya Royal Lace. Don't miss out on this unique and beautiful shrub for your garden.