Choisya 'Goldstone'

Also Known As

Choisya ternata 'Goldstone'
Goldstone Mexican Orange

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-10a

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Choisya 'Goldstone' plant details

Choisya 'Goldstone' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse and gold foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Choisya 'Goldstone'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: compact, fragrant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Choisya 'Goldstone'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Choisya 'Goldstone' is a Cistus Nursery introduction with finely textured, linear leaflets in shades gold and lime green aging to deep green on evergreen plants growing to three feet tall and wide. Small nickel 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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Cistus Nursery introduction, this lovely evergreen shrub reaches 2-3’ high and wide, sporting narrow foliage emerging charteuse, evolving to apple green by midsummer. Spring flower clusters are white and pleasantly fragrant (frequently reblooms). Elegant, fine textured, smaller shrub for accent, the shrub border, a fine mixer with dwarf conifers, grasses and perennials. Best in sun to part shade, well-drained soil and with occasional water. Deer resistant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A Cistus introduction with the stoutness of C. mexicana and the fine feathery leaves of Choisya arizonica, the new leaves and stems emerging golden green and slowly aging to a handsome forest green. Evergreen, to 2.5 -3 ft tall with a mounding habit. Nickel-sized, sweetly fragrant, white flowers appear in spring and then again periodically until late fall. Best in dappled shade to full sun in decently drained soil and at least occasional summer water where dry. An excellent container plant. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.