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CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Commonly known as Wintersweet
(Syn. fragrans) - highly scented yellow flowers with a purple centre on bare stems
Small
(UK Delivery Only)
£20.00 each
Large
(UK Delivery Only)
£60.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Add stems to indoor winter flower arrangements. Dried flowers can be used like lavender to scent linen. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
China. -
Deciduousglossy, mid-green leaves to 8cm (2in) long in opposite pairs.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple centre -
Yellow
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, upright shrub. Pendent flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across on second year bare shoots in winter.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenTown garden
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Chimonanthus - Growing Guide
