Choisya ‘Goldfinger’ — Hardy Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Choisya ‘Goldfinger’ — Hardy Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Choisya ‘Goldfinger’ — a hardy garden shrub with white and flowering late spring, 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, often with a second flush in Autumn
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade; Thrives in a Sheltered Position
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Also known as Mexican Orange Blossom, Choisya 'Goldfinger' is a beautiful hardy evergreen shrub prized for its slender, golden-yellow aromatic foliage and clusters of sweetly fragrant, star-shaped white flowers. This compact variety offers year-round interest with its bright, fine-textured leaves and reliable spring blooms that often repeat in autumn. A wonderful addition to mixed borders, courtyard gardens, patio containers, hedging schemes or cottage garden displays.
This established Choisya Goldfinger is supplied as a mature 3 litre root ball, ready to plant for instant impact in your garden. Ideal for borders, foundation planting, containers, small gardens and patio pots.
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 'Goldfinger' |
| Growth habit | Compact, Bushy, Rounded Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade; Thrives in a Sheltered Position |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Once settled, watering is only needed during prolonged dry spells |
| Flowering | Late Spring, often with a second flush in Autumn |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H5) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators |
| Best for | Mixed Borders, Hedging, Screening, Patios, Courtyards, Containers, Cottage Gardens |
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, 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.