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Choisya selected by Sapho

Sapho has selected three varieties of Choisya, also known as the Mexican orange tree, for their fragrant foliage reminiscent of orange blossom. Why these Choisya varieties rather than others? Between their colour, their floriferousness and their compactness, focus on the choice of our selection combining the qualities of our good natured plants!

The Choisya

Choisya is a medium-sized shrub with a rounded habit, easily recognised by its glossy evergreen foliage. Their small, honey-scented white flowers bloom in corymbs from spring to early summer.

Easy to grow in the ground, Choisya plants enjoy well-drained soil and exposure to sun or part-shade, or even shade. Once established, they withstand drought well and are resistant to cold winters. They require little maintenance and can be used in a wide variety of situations: as an isolated specimen, in flower beds, as a free-standing hedge or in combination with other shrubs...

Arrival of a wide diversification in the Choisya genus

In the past, the only species found in gardens was Choisya ternata. Since the end of the 20th century, thanks to Peter Catt's selection work in England, this genus has become much more diverse: yellow colouring, foliage shape, floriferousness and compactness, etc. These new characteristics have led to new uses.

Thanks to our partner Genesis, we were able to discover and test some of these varieties from Peter Catt (Liss Forest Nursery), from which Sapho has chosen three that stand out for their various qualities, both ornamental and for cultivation.

Our selection of Choisya

Choisya GREENFINGERS ‘Lissfing’

Choisya GREENFINGERS ‘Lissfing’ owes its name to its chiselled green foliage. Very well structured, with strong stems and a compact, more regular shape, this plant requires almost no pruning. Its flowers are much larger than conventional varieties and it flowers more abundantly in spring. In the right conditions, it will flower again in autumn.

Choisya ternata GOLD STAR ‘LISSTAR’

Choisya ternata GOLD STAR ‘LISSTAR’ has very bright, golden-yellow foliage all year round that stands up well to the sun. Its large, slender leaflets add a touch of elegance. This shrub has a naturally rounded habit and is well-covered.

Choisya SCENTED GEM 'LISSBRID'

Choisya SCENTED GEM ‘LISSBRID’ is remarkable for its fragrance. Its candy-pink buds contrast with the white flowers that have already opened, creating a very pretty two-tone effect. The inflorescences, 8 to 10 cm in diameter, appear from early spring, then sporadically at the end of summer. Its little bonus: its naturally rounded habit means it doesn't need pruning!