Mexican Orange Blossom Scented Gem A scented shrub which blooms twice a year, Choisya ternata Gold Star is a medium-sized, fast-growing, evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. The deep green leaves are palmate (narrowly hand-shaped) and aromatic. Corymbs of pale pink to white, starry flowers, scented of orange blossom, appear between March and May, and again in September to October. Mexican Orange Blossom Scented Gem may suffer foliage and stem damage in very severe winters. Site: ShelteredSoil: Any well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeSeason of interest: All year, spring and autumn in particularHardiness: Hardy (to -10º)Height: 5’ (1.5m) Spread: 5’ (1.5m)