Chimonanthus praecox Luteus (Wintersweet)
Prized for its attractive and sweetly scented winter blooms, Chimonanthus praecox ‘Luteus’ (Wintersweet) is a vigorous, medium-sized, deciduous shrub that adds beauty and fragrance to the garden when most plants lie dormant. In late winter, a profusion of small, highly fragrant, bowl-shaped, waxy golden-yellow flowers, appear on the naked branches.
Prized for its attractive and sweetly scented winter blooms, Chimonanthus praecox 'Luteus' (Wintersweet) is a vigorous, medium-sized, deciduous shrub that adds beauty and fragrance to the garden when most plants lie dormant. In late winter, a profusion of small, highly fragrant, bowl-shaped, waxy golden-yellow flowers, appear on the naked branches. They may last until early spring, depending on the winter temperatures.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 7 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 7 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Chimonanthus – Wintersweets |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early)Winter |
| Height | 9' – 10' (270cm – 3m) |
| Spread | 7' – 8' (210cm – 240cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |