Mexican Orange Blossom

Highly fragrant, pink-tinged, white flowers in late spring and handsome, glossy, dark green leaves. This compact, rounded, evergreen shrub is an ideal garden staple for a protected border in sun or part shade. Although fully hardy the leaves may be damaged by exposure to strong winds or frost.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: April to May and August to SeptemberFlower colour: whiteHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Prune established plants in spring immediately after flowering, removing 25-30cm (10-12in) of the flowered stems. This encourages a second flush of flowers in late-summer and autumn. At the same time remove any frost-damaged stems to the baseGoes well with: Anemone x hybrida, Crocosmia 'Lucifer', Cotinus coggygria 'Purpureus', Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon', Deutzia x magnifica, Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
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