Rare Fragrant Wintersweet Shrub (Chimonanthus praecox) – 20+ Year Old Quince sometimes with as many as

sometimes with as many as 8-9 petals and 2-3 lips

Variegated Potential: Some seedlings may inherit "variegated Clivia" genes (such as from Yuanyang

the undisputed emperor of black-flowered Chinese ink orchids (Cymbidium sinense)

Truly a prolific bloomer and an outstanding variety

The leaves will be thick

Rare Fragrant Wintersweet Shrub (Chimonanthus praecox) – 20+ Year Old Quince sometimes with as many asThe Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox) is a garden treasure, blooming when most plants are dormant. Its greatest asset is the exquisite fragrance of its waxy, yellow flowers a sweet, spicy scent that perfumes the cold winter air. Exceptionally hardy and low maintenance, it thrives in well drained soil and requires minimal pruning. This deciduous shrub provides unique seasonal interest, with charming blooms on bare branches from mid winter to early