Mexican orange blossom
Choisya ternata
An ornamental plant, planted March to May or September to November.
In September: nothing to do. It can be planted now.
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Mexican orange blossom, month by month
Bar: the usual months. Sprout: this month.
| Sowing, planting or job | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2027Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant a pot-grown Mexican orange blossom. | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Mulch the Mexican orange blossom. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Prune the Mexican orange blossom. | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | none | none | none |
What to do, and when
The usual months for a UK garden. Your own plan gives the week.
Planting
Plant a pot-grown Mexican orange blossom March to May, and September to November, 90cm to 1.5m apart. Moderate source: RHS. Weaker source for the spacing: My Garden Plot.
Mulch the Mexican orange blossom
Spread a thick layer of home-made compost, leaving a gap around the base so the stem doesn’t rot.
Usually March to May. Moderate source: RHS.
Prune the Mexican orange blossom
If growth is spindly, cut it back by up to a third.
Usually April to May. Moderate source: RHS.
What the source words mean
Moderate: another trusted UK source, or the RHS on its group.Weaker: a blog, a forum, a small website or a page from outside the UK. Treat it as a guide.
Add Mexican orange blossom to my plot
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