Choisya ternata sundance is a beautiful, evergreen shrub that produces an abundance of fragrant, white flowers in the spring and fall. This tough, heat and drought tolerant plant is perfect for use as a specimen or in mass plantings in the landscape.
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Choisya Ternata Aztec Pearl
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Choisya White Dazzler
About soil condition, the Sundance is pretty flexible. It grows well in average to poor soil that is well-drained. In fact, it will often tolerate drought conditions once it is established. It can also handle light foot traffic, so feel free to use it as an edging plant or in a location where people will be walking by often.
Like the other members of the Choisya genus, the Sundance Mexican Orange (Choisya ternata 'Sundance') thrives in full sun to partial shade. It's a heat-tolerant evergreen that produces an abundance of sweetly fragrant, white flowers in the spring and sporadically throughout the summer and fall. The Sundance Mexican Orange is a low-maintenance shrub that's suitable for use as a specimen planting, informal hedge or foundation planting.
The temperature condition that is best for Choisya ternata 'Sundance' is full sun. This plant is not tolerant of shady conditions and will not bloom as profusely if grown in too much shade. It is cold hardy to USDA zone 6 and will tolerate some frost, but will perform best in warmer climates.
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is 50 to 60 percent. The plant does best in bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate some direct sun. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering. During the winter, water less frequently, allowing the top two inches of soil to dry out.
For the fertilizer, this family of plant recommend a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 fertilizer be used on a regular basis. However, if you find that your plant is not growing as vigorously as you would like, you can supplement with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer. For the roots, it is important to keep the root ball moist but not soggy. If the roots dry out, the plant will become stressed and may die.
Pruning is an important aspect of caring for your Choisya ternata Sundance. While it is not necessary to prune every year, it is important to do so when the plant is young to encourage growth. Pruning also helps to keep the plant healthy and can prevent disease. When pruning, be sure to remove any dead or dying branches.
Propagation : Choisya ternata 'Sundance' can be propagated by seed, softwood cuttings, or semi-ripe cuttings. Seed: Sow seed in a cold frame in spring. Softwood cuttings: Take cuttings in late spring or early summer. Semi-ripe cuttings: Take cuttings in late summer or early fall.
Usually, the plant growth rate is considered fast. This means that they add several inches of growth each year. With proper care, a sundance choisya can achieve a growth rate of about two feet per year.
Common problems for this kind of plant are powdery mildew, leaf spots, and root rot. These problems are usually caused by too much moisture or too little light. To avoid these problems, make sure to water your choisya ternata sundance regularly and give it plenty of light.
Source:
JC Raulston Arboretum - Photographs of Choisya ternata 'Sundance'
Sundance Mexican Orange - Choisya ternata 'Sundance' - PNW
Choisya ternata - 2012 - earth.callutheran.edu