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  • CHIMONANTHUS
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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.

    Plant Details
    • Place of origin
      China.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Tall Shrub
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties

    Useful extras...

    Garden Goodies
    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.
    Stick in Slate labels (6 pack)
    £10.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Garden Goodies
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
    Tie in slate labels (5pack)
    £10.00
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