Chimonanthus praecox ~ Fragrant Wintersweet moderate-growth (3) John Stratford

(3) John Stratford

常夏石竹(地被石竹) Dianthus plumarius [上海植物園 Shanghai Botanical Garden]

Reminiscent Crema is self cleaning and is is disease resistant

Its short sturdy stems sport dramatic red flowers with contrasting  black flecked yellow throats that bloom from spring into fall

The large softly fragrant coral pink semi-double flowers with golden stamen warm to alsmon-ivory with age and bloom heavily in late spring

Chimonanthus praecox ~ Fragrant Wintersweet moderate-growth (3) John StratfordFragrant Wintersweet is a large deciduous shrub with a multi stemmed vase shaped habit and dark green leaves that turns butter yellow in fall. Extremely fragrant clusters of small pale yellow flowers bloom in winter before the foliage emerges and is followed by brown fruit capsuls. Grows best with full sun in moist well drained soil. Type: Shrub Origins: China Height: 10' 15' Spread: 8 12' Spacing: 10' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part