Add winter charm to your garden with Wintersweet (Chimonanthus), an heirloom flowering plant celebrated for its fragrant, delicate blooms during the colder months. These seeds grow into hardy shrubs ideal for garden borders, beds, and container planting. Perfect for home gardeners seeking ornamental plants that brighten the winter landscape with low-maintenance beauty.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Wintersweet (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Upright shrub
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Height: 1–3 m (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Pale yellow with a sweet fragrance
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Blooming Season: Winter to early spring
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning to shape the plant
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts winter-active bees and insects
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 12–24 hours to improve germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in well-draining soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 18–22°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 14–28 days depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Space seedlings 50–80 cm apart in garden beds or containers.
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Care: Minimal; low-maintenance and ideal for adding winter interest to borders.
