Chimonanthus praecox
Chimonanthus praecox
A rewarding garden shrub for UK gardens, Chimonanthus praecox grows to about 2.5m in full sun. Enjoy blooms from December to February. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 2.5m tall × 2.0m wide
Flowers
🌸 dec,jan,feb
Wildlife
🐝 Winter bee plant
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Plant Information
About this plant
A rewarding garden shrub for UK gardens, Chimonanthus praecox grows to about 2.5m in full sun. Enjoy blooms from December to February. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Chimonanthus praecox
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
dec,jan,feb
Mature Height
2.5m
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