- Botanical name: Choisya ternata 'Sundance'
- Common name: Choisya
- Family: Rutaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
White
Golden
- Key features:
- Flowers
Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ is a dome-shaped shrub with bright yellow-green, glossy evergreen foliage, above which clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in late spring. When crushed, the leaves have a distinctive smell, which reminds many gardeners of basil.
Grow Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Prune in summer immediately after flowering.
How to grow Choisya 'Sundance'
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Plant size
2.5m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Choisya 'Sundance' and wildlife
Choisya 'Sundance' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Choisya 'Sundance' poisonous?
Choisya 'Sundance' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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