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Key characteristics

Family: Rutaceae
Height: 3 to 6 feet
Width: 3 to 6 feet
Flower color: Produces clusters of fragrant white flowers
Foliage color: Vibrant golden-yellow
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; benefits from regular watering, especially during dry periods
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 10
Wildlife: While not a primary attractor, the fragrant flowers may attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Shrubs

Choisya ternata 'Sundance'

Sundance Mexican Orange Blossom

Choisya ternata 'Sundance' is an elegant evergreen shrub known for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage and fragrant white flowers. Growing 3 to 6 feet tall, it has glossy, aromatic leaves and produces clusters of white flowers in late spring to early summer, creating a striking contrast against the golden foliage. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Sundance' prefers well-drained soil with moderate watering.

This low-maintenance shrub requires pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new growth, can tolerate some frost, and may need protection in colder climates.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate; benefits from regular watering, especially during dry periods

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Fragrant Gardens
Hedging & Privacy
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Boxwoods · Dwarf Korean fir · Bergenia · Maiden grass · Snowdrops · Agapanthus

Design tip

Golden foliage can bring a welcome glow to areas dominated by darker evergreens, while the white flowers add another layer of brightness in spring. Position this shrub where morning or late-afternoon light can catch the leaves, making their warm color especially noticeable in the garden.