Chimonanthus encompasses both evergreen and deciduous shrubs characterized by simple foliage. In winter, these plants produce fragrant, bowl-shaped flowers with numerous petals, which are succeeded by cylindrical or urn-like seed capsules.

Chimonanthus

Chimonanthus caespitosus

Chimonanthus campanulatus

Chimonanthus fragrans var. grandiflorus

Chimonanthus funanensis

Chimonanthus grammatus

Chimonanthus nitens is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features glossy leaves that can grow as long as 10 centimeters, arranged oppositely along the stems. During the winter months, this plant produces fragrant, spidery white flowers that emerge from the leaf axils.

Chimonanthus nitens

Chimonanthus praecox is a deciduous shrub characterized by a dense, multi-branched structure, typically reaching heights of 2.5 meters or more when supported against a wall. The leaves are lanceolate, measuring between 5 to 12 centimeters in length, and exhibit a glossy dark green hue. In winter, the plant produces solitary flowers or small clusters at the nodes of last summer's growth. These blooms are known for their strong fragrance; the outer tepals are nearly transparent with a yellowish-green tint, while the inner tepals are shorter and display a dark reddish-purple color.

Chimonanthus praecox

Chimonanthus praecox 'Brockhill Goldleaf'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Cobhay Sunshine'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Diane'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Fragrance'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Grandiflorus Superba' Mrs. Rounds Variety

Chimonanthus praecox 'Grandiflorus' is a medium-sized, bushy deciduous shrub characterized by glossy, lance-shaped leaves that can grow up to 15 cm long. It produces small, aromatic flowers that are waxy yellow with a maroon center.

Chimonanthus praecox 'Grandiflorus'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Luteo Grandiflorus'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Luteus' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub characterized by its bushy form. It features lance-shaped leaves that can reach up to 20 cm, exhibiting a rough texture and a glossy finish. In winter, this plant produces small, intensely fragrant yellow flowers with a waxy appearance.

Chimonanthus praecox 'Luteus'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Mangetsu'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Margaret Best'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Maruyama'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Moonlight'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Parviflorus'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Patens'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Red Heart'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Sunburst'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Trenython' is a robust, upright deciduous shrub that reaches heights of up to 4 meters. Its leaves are rough in texture and arranged in opposing pairs. During the winter months, the bare branches showcase fragrant, translucent white flowers with maroon markings inside. This variety can also be cultivated as a wall shrub.

Chimonanthus praecox 'Trenython'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Winter Moonlight'

Chimonanthus praecox 'Winter Sunshine'

Chimonanthus salicifolius is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2.5 meters. It features slender, twig-like branches and produces lightly fragrant, spidery white flowers that appear individually on short stems during the winter months.

Chimonanthus salicifolius

Chimonanthus virginicus 'Emerald Knight'

Chimonanthus yunnanensis W.W. Sm.

Chimonanthus yunnanensis misapplied

Chimonanthus zhejiangensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2.5 meters. It features glossy, leathery foliage. In autumn, it produces pale yellow flowers, which are lightly fragrant and appear individually from the leaf axils.