Luteus wintersweet
Chimonanthus praecox 'Luteus'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones7 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size9 to 10 feet tall7 to 8 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Luteus' wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox 'Luteus') is a shrub for borders, containers, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It has an arching shape and grows slowly to about 9 or 10 feet tall. The fragrant flowers open in winter and bring bees. It also tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Sasanqua camellia, Little bluestem, and Anemone.