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Chimonanthus praecox
Wintersweet
Description
A popular semi-evergreen plant native to the woods and hills of China, Chimonanthus praecox has fantastic, sweetly scented, creamy-yellow flowers in winter on mature plants. The flowers scent is exquisite and dried flowers can be used to create home-made pot-pourri. In our opinion, this is best planted in an area of the garden close to the house, for example near a back door where the fragrance can be appreciated in the depths of winter!Features
- Common name: Wintersweet.
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soils.
- Hardiness: Hardy. Chimonanthus praecox will flower better if planted in a warm area, sheltered from strong winds.
- Flowering Period: December - February.
- Flower Colour: Creamy yellow
- Rate of Growth: Moderate
- Habit: Large shrub with a branching, rounded crown once established.
- Height: 3 m
- Spread: 3 m
- Notes: Chimonanthus praecox can be pruned to remove any dead material after flowering if required.
- Supplied Size: 3L containers (30 - 50 cm tall)