How tall is Choisya white dazzler?

Hardy throughout most of the UK, low-growing Choisya dewitteana White Dazzler will grow into a dome-shaped shrub with a height and spread of 0.5-1 metre in 2 to 5 years, reaching an eventual height of just 1.5 metres in 10 years. Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged branches.

Is Choisya white dazzler Hardy?

Choisya White Dazzler is a stunning evergreen hardy shrub. You can see this plant growing in the Hillier Gardens, Romsey Hampshire at the entrance of the visitors centre and in the Centenary Border.

How tall does Choisya grow?

The leaves of the choisya grow in groups of three at the ends of branches. These bushes grow up to 8 feet (2.4 m.) tall, and make excellent hedges and privacy screens. They also look great planted together in a border or against a wall.

How quickly does Choisya grow?

30-50cm per year
On average, it can achieve a growth rate of 30-50cm per year. Choisya ternata is ideal for heights between 1-2m.

Is there a dwarf Choisya?

Choisya x dewitteana ‘White Dazzler’ is a superb dwarf introduction with very deeply cut, palmate foliage which provides a foil to the sweetly scented creamy white flowers that are produced in late spring.

Do snails like Choisya?

Snails – eat young Choisya ternata leaves, especially while the shrub is still small.

Will Choisya white dazzler grow in shade?

Choisya perfers to grow in full sun or partial shade in a well drained, moist soil – conditions that will be easy to achieve in most gardens by the thorough incorporation of well rotted organic matter or soil conditioner at planting time.

How do you prune a white dazzler Choisya?

Choisya White Dazzler care In spring, prune immediately after flowering removing about 30cm of the flower stem which will then encourage the second flourish of flowers, making sure to remove any dead or damaged branches whilst attending to the shrub.

Is Choisya poisonous to dogs?

If you want a plant that can grow almost to the same size as Rhododendron, has green leaves, evergreen, pretty flowers and is safe for your pet, try Choisya. It is quite a resiliant plant if your pet likes to run around your garden. It can take quite a bashing and will grow back.

Can Choisya be hard pruned?

For general maintenance, if you wish, Choisya can be pruned after flowering. To rejuvenate Choisya can be hard pruned, in a similar way to Rhododendrons, cutting hard into the wood and really be quite savage. It will grow back and be healthier with new glossy foliage, although it may take a season or two.

Will Choisya grow in clay soil?

When it comes to evergreens those hardy favourites come to the fore: choisya, aucuba and Viburnum tinus. All of these do well in sun as well as shade and provide important structure on the heaviest of soils. Clay soils are often neutral to acid and in these conditions the hardy hybrid rhododendrons will thrive.

What can I plant next to Choisya?

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How tall does a Choisya white Dazzler grow?

Grows up to 4-5 ft. tall and wide (120-150 cm). Easily grown in fertile, well-drained soils in full sun. Provide a sheltered location, protected from cold winter winds. Drought tolerant and rabbit resistant Great for wall-side borders, shrub borders, hedges, city gardens or even containers.

What kind of plant is a white Dazzler?

Exceptionally free-flowering, award-winning Choisya x dewitteana ‘Londaz’ WHITE DAZZLER (Mexican Orange) is a compact and dense evergreen shrub with aromatic, dark green leaves divided into narrow leaflets.

What should I do about my Choisya white Dazzler?

Choisya White Dazzler is rather hardy, but if temperatures drop below freezing for an extended period, winterize your shrub if potted. Water abundantly and regularly for the entire first year, but ensure the roots of the shrub don’t wallow in water. Drainage must be sufficient.

How tall does a Choisya Whetstone flower get?

While the foliage is narrower than the original, the flowers has an innocently seductive aura of white and pink. It grows at a slower pace than other varieties of Choisya and up to 1.4m tall with 1.4m across. There has also been records of a particular species named Choisya Arizonica whetstone.