Chimonanthus praecox
Wintersweet
Flower Colors
Description
A deciduous shrub with a bushy, much-branched habit, growing to 2.5m or higher against a wall. Leaves are lance-shaped, 5-12cm long, shining dark green. Flowers solitary or in small groups, almost stemless, borne in winter at the joints of the previous summer's shoots. Highly fragrant, the outer tepals almost tranparent, yellowish-green, inner tepals shorter, dark reddish purple
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsWall side borders
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 40cm2206M1 | H: 40cm | €12.20 |
| H: 30cm2206XX | H: 30cm | €7.37 |
| H: 30cm2206k | H: 30cm | €5.20 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.