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Chimonanthus praecox

Wintersweet

In Stock: 5.622 lb (Total:5.622lb)
  • Chimonanthus praecox

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5.62 lb

Details

Germination:
91%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
2,079
Quantity:
5.62 lb
Collected in:
Italy
Crop year:
2022
Min. hardiness zone:
6
Item ID:
1832263

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Germination can be difficult due to the hard seed coat, and is improved by scarification with a knife or sandpaper.|soak in warm water, let stand in water for 48 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days
Germination
Germination: Germination is usually good, though it is often slow and erratic, and takes place in two months or more.

Discover the charm of Chimonanthus praecox, known more commonly as Wintersweet or Japanese allspice. This fragrant, deciduous shrub, native to forested areas of China, brings an artistic flair to any garden, growing up to 10-15’ tall and expanding 8-12’ wide. Epitomizing the magic of winter, Wintersweet blooms in the colder months from December to March, showcasing intricate flowers with sulfur yellow to pale yellow tepals, beautifully contrasted by a purplish-brown center. Crisp yet glossy green leaves appear in spring, after the flowers have bloomed, and turn yellow in fall. Wintersweet fares best in USDA Zones 7-9 and thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soils under full sun, although it requires a protected location in zones 6 and 7. It might take around 5-10 years to bloom when grown from seeds, but the wait is definitely worth it! Its sweet, fragrant flowers make it an enchanting shrub to be enjoyed during the long winter months, perfect for open gardens, shrub borders or near entrance ways. Take note of the plant's medicinal value and its essential oils use in cosmetics, perfumery and tea flavoring. Revel in winter with Wintersweet!

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