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Chimonanthus praecox 'Luteus'
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WintersweetShrub, DeciduousFamily: Calycanthaceae
- Height: 4mSpread: 3m
- Hardy
- Scented flowers
Flower colour:
Yellow
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The flowers of wintersweet, Chimonanthus praecox, are renowned for their intense winter fragrance. Small waxy, light sulphur yellow blooms with brownish purple inner petals form on bare branches in late winter, and work well in indoor floral arrangements. Chimonanthus praecox 'Luteus' has completely yellow, slightly larger flowers than the species, without the purple inner petals. It blooms later in winter than original wintersweet, but its fragrance is not as strong.
For best results grow Chimonanthus praecox 'Luteus' against a warm sheltered wall in full sun. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.
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Chimonanthus ‘Luteus’ and wildlife
Chimonanthus ‘Luteus’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Chimonanthus ‘Luteus’ poisonous?
Chimonanthus ‘Luteus’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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