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Chimonanthus praecox

Name: Chimonanthus praecox
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CH2366.1
Price: 175.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 3 x 4 metres

Foliage Shiny, dark green leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Bright yellow and burgundy flowers in winter/early spring

Position Full sun

Soil All moist but well-drained soils

Description

A fantastic choice for winter interest, chimonanthus praecox or ‘wintersweet,’ blooms beautifully bright yellow and burgundy flowers in January and Feburary. The flowers are fragrant with a scent similar to violets and attract early pollinators.

Chimonathus Praecox has an ultimate height and spread of 3 x 4m. For the best flowers, position in full sun in a sheltered environment.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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