Choisya ‘Bluestone’
Choisya 'Bluestone' is a Cistus Nursery introduction with finely textured, linear leaflets in shades of greenish blue.
Choisya ‘Bluestone’ is a Cistus Nursery introduction with finely textured, linear leaflets in shades of greenish blue on evergreen plants growing to four feet tall and wide. Small dime sized white flowers are produced in spring and sporadically through summer offering a sweet, citrus fragrance. Possibly hardy to zone 6. Great for bold foliage contrasts amongst other shrubs or large perennials and for hedging. Provide good drainage.
Common Name: Mexican Mock Orange
Family: Rutaceae (The Citrus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Bluish
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Chalky soils, often near the sea. Highlands.
Award:
Geographical Origin: North America
