Chimonanthus praecox - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chimonanthus fragrans, Calycanthus praecox.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow-green autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive yellow-green autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Wintersweet is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The yellow-red, bell-shaped flowers appear from January to March. They grow to around 4 - 5 cm in size and are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub