CHOISYA ternata White Dazzler

Description and Characteristics

Choisya ternata 'White Dazzler' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its masses of starry white flowers, fine-textured foliage, and refined, tidy habit. A more floriferous and smaller-growing variety than standard Choisya ternata, ‘White Dazzler’ is especially valued for its extended flowering season, sweet citrus scent, and year-round ornamental value.

From early to late spring, and again in autumn, this variety produces abundant clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers that cover the plant in a dazzling display. The flowers stand out beautifully against the slender, deep green, glossy leaves, which release a sweet orange-blossom fragrance when brushed.

With a compact height and spread of around 1–1.5 metres, 'White Dazzler' forms a rounded, bushy shrub that is excellent for small gardens, mixed borders, containers, or low hedging. It provides a long season of interest, requires little pruning, and thrives in a variety of garden settings.

• Highly floriferous with scented pure white blooms in spring and autumn

• Slender, glossy dark green foliage with citrus scent

• Height & spread: 1–1.5 m, naturally compact and mounded

• Evergreen – provides year-round structure and foliage colour

• Perfect for containers, borders, low hedges, and urban gardens

Growing Conditions and Maintenance

Choisya 'White Dazzler' is low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow in a wide range of soils and settings. It thrives with minimal intervention and rewards with prolific blooms and evergreen structure.

• Light Requirements:

  • Performs best in full sun to partial shade

  • Flowering is more abundant in sunny, sheltered locations

  • Suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects

• Soil Preferences:

  • Prefers moist, well-drained soil

  • Tolerates chalk, loam, and sandy soils

  • pH adaptable: grows in neutral to slightly alkaline soils

• Watering Needs:

  • Water regularly during the establishment phase

  • Once established, it is drought-tolerant

  • In containers, water consistently in dry weather

• Feeding:

  • Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote growth and flowering

  • Apply a mulch of organic matter to retain moisture and suppress weeds

• Pruning and Maintenance:

  • Lightly prune after flowering in late spring to shape and encourage dense growth

  • Remove dead or damaged stems in early spring

  • Very responsive to pruning—can be trimmed for low hedging or rejuvenated if leggy

• Winter Care:

  • Hardy in Zones 7–10 (RHS H4–H5)

  • Evergreen in most of the UK and Ireland

  • Protect from strong winds and harsh frosts in exposed sites

Garden Uses, Companion Plants, and Pollinator Benefits

Choisya 'White Dazzler' is a long-flowering, aromatic shrub that adds structure, fragrance, and brightness to any garden. It fits beautifully into modern, Mediterranean, and cottage garden designs alike.

• Design Applications:

  • Excellent for low hedging, path edging, foundation planting, or mixed borders

  • A fantastic choice for courtyard gardens, patios, or balconies

  • Works well in containers and raised beds

• Companion Plants:

  • Pairs beautifully with Lavandula, Hebe, Salvia, Pittosporum, and Rosa

  • Contrasts nicely with silver or purple-leaved plants like Heuchera, Artemisia, or Cotinus

  • Complements spring-flowering bulbs such as Allium or Narcissus

• Pollinator Benefits:

  • Fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

  • Provides nectar in both spring and autumn—valuable for extended pollinator support

  • Supports biodiversity in ornamental garden settings

• Container Use:

  • Perfect for terracotta pots or decorative containers

  • Use peat-free, well-drained compost

  • Feed annually and trim lightly to maintain shape

• Pest and Disease Resistance:

  • Generally pest- and disease-free

  • May rarely be affected by aphids or leaf spot—address with pruning and improved airflow

  • Ensure good drainage to prevent root issues

• Size
  5 Litre

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