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Chimonanthus salicifolius

Chimonanthus salicifolius

Fragrant

Genus: Chimonanthus
Family: Calycanthaceae

About this plant

A twiggy, evergreen shrub to 2.5m, with lightly fragrant, spidery white flowers borne singly on short stalks in winter

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

See pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe in a cold frame, or take greenwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

PrairieOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years