Cricket Hill Garden
Chimonanthus praecox, Wintersweet
$ 38
Chimonanthus praecox
蜡梅 lamei
Variety description: This western Chinese native has been cultivated for centuries for its richly scented winter blooms. If you live in zone 7 or above, this is must for any gardener planting for all senses and seasons. Glossy green, lance shaped leaves emerge in spring.
Size at maturity: 10' high and wide.
Pests and diseases: No insects or diseases are of concern.
Hardiness: USDA zones 7-9. Perhaps ok in USDA zone 6b. Can be grown in a container on protected over the winter in colder areas.
Plant sizes:
Tube pot: 12"-18" tall seedling. 2 years old. Container grown.
1 gallon: 18"-24" tall seedling. 3 years old.
2 gallon: 24" tall seedling. 4 years old.
When we ship: FALL 2026