Chimonanthus praecox 'Grandiflorus - 150-175 CM C45

Description
The Wintersweet 'Grandiflorus' (Chimonanthus praecox) is an upright, slender shrub that produces yellow-red, bell-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from January to February. The Wintersweet 'Grandiflorus' also has shiny, lanceolate, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chimonanthus fragrans, Calycanthus praecox.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow-green autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Wintersweet 'Grandiflorus' are medium green, lanceolate, glossy and opposite. Wintersweet 'Grandiflorus' is bright yellow-green in autumn.

Bark
Grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Wintersweet 'Grandiflorus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Wintersweet 'Grandiflorus' is an upright and slender growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from March to April.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The yellow-red, bell-shaped flowers appear from January to February. They grow to around 4 - 5 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub