Fragrant Wintersweet Shrub, Chimonanthus praecox, Seeds (Showy Winter Bloom)

Description: Fragrant Wintersweet Shrub, Chimonanthus praecox, Seeds Winter Blooming Showy Fragrant Flowers, Fall Colors, Drought Tolerant, Adaptable Chimonanthus praecox is a deciduous shrub, native to China that grows to 10 to 15 feet tall and to 8 to 10 feet wide or can be pruned as a small tree. It has long been valued in the South for its very fragrant flowers which appear in mid-winter. The flowers appear along the bare wintertime branches and are yellowish cupped stars with a reddish-purple eyes about 3/4 - 1 inch wide. The flowering branches provide a delightful fragrance on warmer afternoons or when cut and brought indoors. In fall, the leaves turn a soft lemon color. Chimonanthus praecox adds a lot of fragrance and a little color to the winter garden. What else but yellow flowers to brighten a cloudy day in January? If you want more plants in bloom during the dead of winter, this large shrub is a must. Plant against a dark backdrop such as an evergreen to bring out the yellow flowers. Other Names: Japanese Allspice, Wintersweet Zone: 7 to 9 (possibly 6) Growth Rate: Slow Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub or small tree. Family: Calycanthaceae Native Range: China Height: 10 to 15 feet Spread: 8 to 12 feet Shape: Upright spreading to irregular branching. Bloom Time: Mid Winter (January) Bloom Color: Yellow Flower/Fruit: Flowers to 1" across with spicy fragrance followed by 1 1/2” elliptic seed pods. Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Yellow Drought Tolerance: Moderate to High Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Grows somewhat taller in shade than in sun. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers rich loams. Culture: Can be severely pruned after flowering to rejuvenate. Uses: Specimen near front door, patio or other living areas where the fragrant flower aroma may be enjoyed. Shrub borders. Foundations. Native plant areas. Sowing Chimonanthus praecox Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Warm 90 Days, then Cold 90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet). Germination: Sow 1/2" Deep, Keep Moist (Not wet).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2024-02-13T07:46:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD