Chimonanthus praecox (Winter Sweet)

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), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Frost Hardy
Growth	Slow Growing Plant
Earmark this plant

Chimonanthus praecox cultivation notes: This vigorous medium sized shrub prefers a sheltered position in full sun grown against a wall or within a border. 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.