Chimonanthus praecox (Winter Sweet, Chimonanthus) Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height) Colours Yellow Flowers (Winter), Medium green Foliage Care Some Maintenance Required Hardiness Frost hardy Growth Slow Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Chimonanthus praecox description: Chimonanthus is planted for its much needed winter colour and scent, thus the name winter sweet. Masses of tiny golden yellow scented balls are suspended from mature branches where they provide a special treat for those brave enough to be out and about in the garden in the depths of winter. Chimonanthus praecox cultivation notes: This vigorous upward arching shrub prefers a sheltered position in full sun or part shade, where it is suited to being grown against a wall, within a border or alongside woodland planting. Avoid pruning young plants, pruning out tired old growth during dormancy, cutting back flowering shoots in spring for wall shrubs to shape. Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; Attractive autumn colour; Provides valuable winter interest; Produces winter flowers. Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils. Design & Plant Use for Chimonanthus praecox: Provides scented winter blossom If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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