"A slow growing golden-leaved shrub capable of lighting up deep shade under overhanging trees - with strident young rosettes of leaf"
This is a difficult one. The plant was extremely healthy when it arrived and very attractive. It was planted in a border in my back garden last summer with every hope that it would flourish. Sadly, since then, it has not progressed at all. It is not diseased, was watered copiously during the drought, is definitely not dying but, so far, has not got any bigger at all. I am now waiting to see what will happen this coming year.
Pydar
Surrey
Choisya is fairly tough and fast growing, chosen to light a darkish shady area and it is doing just that!
Mary
North Wales
Looks great in a mixed shrub border alongside reds, greens and variegated. Also evergreen.
Garlic161
Somerset
Great all round colour
Diggers
South Yorkshire
A good hardy plant
Hybrid
North Somerset
80.0
marj the barge
These plants will grow in most soils, provided they are fertile and freely draining.
Helen
Chez
Hello, You should usually get a good 15 years out of a Choisya, however if it is in a pot, and the pot is a little cramped, then it could well be less.
Helen
BR
Hello there The flowers are fragrant but I wouldn't say overpowering. Everybody has a different sense of smell so it is difficult to say whether your husband will be effected by these flowers. Hope this helps.
Gemma
Hello, These plants rarely succumb to pests or diseases, so I suspect this wilting is caused by a cultural problem. It could be either too much or too little water, so do keep an eye on this. The best way to know if a plant needs to be watered is to feel the soil beneath it. If it feels dry, then water the plant really thoroughly and do not repeat the process again until the soil feels dry again. The wilting could also be caused by other things including too much fertiliser, animal pee or even buried debris in the soil.
Helen
Flamingo
Hello, These plants are generally trouble free, although the foliage can become scorched by wind, sun or frost. If however it is more widespread, then it may simply be succumbing to old age. The best course of action is to cut away the badly affected stems and then make sure the growing conditions are good and the plant has plenty of water and fertiliser. If it still does not pick up then it may be time to replace it.
Helen
Hello, The foliage of these plants can be scorched by sun, wind or frost, but if it is more severe and widespread, then it may simply be succumbing to old age. The best course of action would be to cut away the badly affected growth and make sure the growing conditions are good, so has plenty of food and water. If it continues to deteriorate, it may be time to replace it.
Helen
Barbara Mickleburgh
Hello Barbara, Choisyas are one of my all time favourites and they tend to do really well in pots, so yes I think it would be a great idea. Try to get the largest pot you can find and make sure it is kept well fed and watered and I'm sure you will be very happy with it.
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