Choisya ‘Little Sweetie’

Common Name:
Mexican Orange Blossom ‘Little Sweetie’

Description:
Choisya ‘Little Sweetie’ is a compact, evergreen shrub adored for its aromatic foliage and clusters of sweetly scented white flowers. A dwarf cultivar of the popular Mexican orange blossom, ‘Little Sweetie’ brings all the charm of its larger relatives in a much smaller, more manageable form. Its bright green, finely divided leaves give off a citrusy fragrance when crushed, adding sensory appeal year-round. In Melbourne gardens, it thrives in well-drained soils and enjoys full sun to part shade positions. Flowering primarily in spring with a secondary flush in autumn, its starry white blooms are a favourite with pollinators and bring a fresh elegance to borders, courtyards, or pots. Ideal for small spaces, low hedging or as a feature in mixed planting schemes, this low-maintenance shrub also tolerates light frosts and dry conditions once established.

Form:
Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 50–60 cm
Width: 60–80 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
White

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Scented flowers
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Low Maintenance
Drought Tolerant (once established)

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Lavandula (Lavender)
Salvia nemorosa
Heuchera
Dwarf Agapanthus
Buxus microphylla

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