Choisya ‘Aztec Gold’ — Hardy Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Choisya ‘Aztec Gold’ — Hardy Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Choisya ‘Aztec Gold’ — a hardy garden shrub with white and flowering late spring to early summer, often with a second flush in autumn. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer, often with a second flush in Autumn
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Choisya Aztec Gold is a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its bright golden-yellow, finely cut foliage that brings year-round colour and structure to the garden. A compact hybrid from the Mexican Orange Blossom family, this variety produces clusters of sweetly fragrant, star-shaped white flowers in late spring and early summer, often with a welcome second flush in autumn. The slender, finger-like leaves create an elegant, airy texture quite distinct from the broader-leaved Choisya ternata varieties.
Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot, this Choisya Aztec Gold is well-rooted and ready to plant out in borders, containers, or as a low informal hedge. It thrives in a sheltered position and is equally at home in cottage gardens, contemporary planting schemes, or mixed shrub borders where its golden foliage provides a striking contrast against darker-leaved neighbours.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Choisya × dewitteana 'Aztec Gold' |
| Growth habit | Compact, Bushy, Rounded Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade, Sheltered |
| Soil | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer, often with a second flush in Autumn |
| Hardiness | Hardy (RHS H5 – down to approximately -15°C) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Containers, Low Hedging, Cottage Gardens, Mixed Planting Schemes |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Mature size varies, see the cultural information above. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer, often with a second flush in autumn.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.