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CHIMONANTHUS
Commonly known as Wintersweet
Waxy flowers with a spicy scent in winter.
Introduced to UK in 1766 when it was grown under glass at Croome Court, Worcs.
Flowers at Chinese New Year when flowering sprigs are used as adornments.
Genus of 6 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from woodland in China.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOpposite, dark-green leaves, lighter beneath, to 18cm (7in) long.
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Height1.8 - 3m (6-10ft) -
Spread2.4m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubDistinctive, spidery flowers in leaf axils.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originChina, Japan. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Scented PlantsScented flowersSlight fragrance.
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
Chimonanthus - Growing Guide
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1.8 - 3m (6-10ft)
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2.4m (8ft) |
Buy Varieties of CHIMONANTHUS
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Wintersweet
(Syn. fragrans) - highly scented yellow flowers with a purple centre on bare stems
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£60.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
