Overview

Chimonanthus yunnanensis W.W. Sm. is a bushy, much-branched shrubs in the genus Chimonanthus, part of the Calycanthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chimonanthus yunnanensis W.W. Sm. grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include specimen plant, mixed borders and winter interest.

About

Chimonanthus yunnanensis W.W. Sm. is a deciduous shrub within the Chimonanthus genus, known for its bushy, much-branched habit. This cultivar produces fragrant, bowl-shaped flowers in winter, typical of the genus, which add seasonal interest. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable as a specimen plant or in mixed borders, offering winter appeal in the garden.

About the genus

Chimonanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Calycanthaceae, native to China, but is also cultivated elsewhere in Asia, including Iran. The genus includes three to six species depending on taxonomic interpretation; six are accepted by the Flora of China. The name means winter flower in Greek.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Chimonanthus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Chimonanthus yunnanensis W.W. Sm. size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy, much-branched

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Specimen plant, mixed borders, winter interest

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chimonanthus yunnanensis W.W. Sm.

Propagation

Seed sown as soon as ripe, greenwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions