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Chimonanthus praecox 'Grandiflorus'

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Genus: Chimonanthus
Family: Calycanthaceae

About this plant

'Grandiflorus' is a bushy deciduous medium-sized shrub, with shiny lanceolate leaves to 15cm in length. Flowers small, highly fragrant, waxy yellow with maroon centre

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed and softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall 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