Chimonanthus praecox
Common Name: Wintersweet
Type: Deciduous shrub Family: Calycanthaceae Hardiness Zone: 7-10 Sunlight: Full sun Exposure: Sheltered Soil: Any soil type Moisture: Moist, well-drained Plant Height x Width: 8-13' x 8-13' Leaf: Boring, rough, opposite and green lance-shaped leaves Flower: Waxy, washed-out, yellow-white pendant blooms with purple staining produce the most heavenly scent Bloom Time: Mid-winter Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Easy care, prune oldest branches to ground after bloom Landscape use: Flower borders, low-maintenance cottage and informal gardens Pest and Disease: Generally problem free Native Range: China Propagation: Seed or softwood cuttings |