What is a Mexican orange flower?

Mexican orange flower is a flowering shrub originating in South North America and mild areas of Mexico. Small white flowers have a fine, sweet aroma of orange flowers. The Mexican orange flower is often called simulated orange. The scientific name is choisya ternate , Choisya is a genus and the term is a species. Common cultivars found in the home garden are "Sundance" and "Goldfingers". This evergreen shrub is suitable for both formal and informal hedges. Both cultivars respond well to strict pruning when a formal hedge is desirable. As an informal hedge, the Mexican false orange will grow on a compact, slightly rounded shrub with small or no pruning. The Mexican orange flower is also grown as a separate shrub in the landscape or in pots on board or on the terrace.

In spring and summer, thebilé flowers bloom in abundance. Flowers are hermaphroditic, which have sticks and pistils in every flower; They are pollinated with bees and other beneficial insects. Every flower isAbout 1 inch (2.5 cm) across and grows in a flat or slightly convex shape. The leaves are glossy green or yellow, depending on the cultivar; When it is crushed, it has a slightly reminiscent of Basil.

Mexican orange flower grows well in the sun, partial shadow and deep shadow, although protection from cold wind is required. Ideal soil conditions are slightly alkaline, clay or light clay. Slightly wet soil is ideal, but it is necessary to avoid wet, infested areas. As soon as it is set, the drought period will tolerate, which makes Mexican ridiculous orange a good choice for Mediterranean climate or water gardens. Resistant to winter temperatures up to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 Celsius) Mexican orange Kvetzije loss of leaves and can die if temperatures drop below 5 degrees Fahrenheit (-15 ° C).

plants are cut in winter or early in the spring if necessary. After a cold winter shouldbe cut out of any dead or frost wood. When the first flowers die back, the stems of flowers should be limited about 10 inches (25 cm) to stimulate the second flowering. The Mexican orange flower can withstand strong pruning and resist the ground, if necessary. The annual light pruning keeps the plant to look neat and healthy, even if pruning is not necessary.