SEEDS OF WINTERSWEET - CHIMONANTHUS PRAECOX
Compact shrub perfect for low maintenance gardens. Yellow flowers with a purple center, very fragrant. Flowering during the winter, before the leaves. Due to its slow growth it can be grown in pots.
Deciduous shrub that can reach 2-3m. tall. Lanceolate, shiny, dark green leaves. The flowers do not have a calyx, so their petals are botanically called tepals. The exteriors are faint yellow, almost translucent, and the interior tepals are shorter and reddish. Very fragrant.
It requires little care. Very resistant to cold although it likes temperate climates. Equally resistant to pests and diseases.
Direct sowing with temperatures of 20ºC / 25ºC.
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| Average germination (%) | 50 |
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| Fragrant | Flower |
| Hardiness | Hardy (-15ºC) |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Gardening, Singular, Urban garden, Walls, fences, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Clay, Light, Loam, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sheltered, Sun |
| Watering | Frequent, Moderate |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !