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Help me identify this beautiful shrub

DevonianDevonian Posts: 176
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I'm trying to identify this beautiful shrub which is in a corner of our drive. As you can see, it seems to be doing very well in this shady spot (doesn't get much sun as there's a large conifer just to the right) - just a bit of dappled sunlight through the day.

The flowers have a lovely fragrance which can be smelt right across the drive in the mornings and evenings! I'm thinking of propagating this by layering as it has several low-growing branches.

 

Many thanks!


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  • newbie77newbie77 Posts: 1,838
    Choisa
    South West London
  • newbie77newbie77 Posts: 1,838
    Choisya
    South West London
  • DevonianDevonian Posts: 176
    That was quick! Thank you very much
  • purplerallimpurplerallim Posts: 5,287
    The Mexican Orange Blossom is supposedly evergreen, is yours?
  • DevonianDevonian Posts: 176
    Yes it is, sorry should have mentioned that. Quite surprised it's growing so well in that shady spot but I'll take cuttings and have more growing in the back garden hopefully!
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719
    Agree Choisya ternata...common name Mexican orange blossom.

    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • DevonianDevonian Posts: 176
    What a shame Hexagon. We moved in to this place last year so I'm afraid I don't know the secret to it's fine health. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    A bit of shade is far better for them. It's obviously very happy there @Devonian.
    If you get enough rainfall, which I expect you do, it won't be too badly affected by the proximity of the conifer either.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • woodhams2398woodhams2398 Posts: 31
    Devonian said:
    I'm trying to identify this beautiful shrub which is in a corner of our drive. As you can see, it seems to be doing very well in this shady spot (doesn't get much sun as there's a large conifer just to the right) - just a bit of dappled sunlight through the day.

    The flowers have a lovely fragrance which can be smelt right across the drive in the mornings and evenings! I'm thinking of propagating this by layering as it has several low-growing branches.

     

    Many thanks!
    This is a Choisya ternate. You can propagate from 3" cuttings taken in August but I am not sure about layering. If you try it you have nothing to lose. Perhaps when you do it you might try cutting a small nick in the bark on the underside of where you want it to root. Good luck. 




  • DevonianDevonian Posts: 176
    Fairygirl said:
    A bit of shade is far better for them. It's obviously very happy there @Devonian.
    If you get enough rainfall, which I expect you do, it won't be too badly affected by the proximity of the conifer either.  :)
    Thanks Fairygirl! I guess the fact that it's growing nicely proves that point :smile:  And yes, we get slightly below average rainfall for England and one of the highest sunshine levels so it's a pretty good mix for growing!

    Thanks for your help
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