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Chimonanthus nitens

Chimonanthus nitens

Fragrant

Genus: Chimonanthus
Family: Calycanthaceae

About this plant

An evergreen shrub to 3m, with glossy leaves to 10cm long, carried in opposite pairs. In winter, spidery, white, fragrant flowers are produced at the leaf axils

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandyChalk

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back hard after flowering to maintain shape

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe in a coldframe, or take softwood cuttings

Pests

Genrally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

OutdoorBordersWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years