Chimonanthus praecox – Wintersweet

Wintersweet. A large shrub from China growing to 4 m (13 ft) high. The flowers are edible – used for flavouring and to make a tea. They are also used medicinally and to make perfumes. Likes a well drained, sunny site; hardy to -15°C. Stratification: WS13 CS13. Number of seeds: 5.