Chimonanthus praecox - Wintersweet flowering it can be easily shaped

it can be easily shaped with a dense crown

and will completely die back once the frosts start

It is adorned with masses of beautiful bell shaped flowers that in turn form bright orange fruit

A small dwarf shrub that spreads by underground runners to form a small thicket

Chimonanthus praecox - Wintersweet flowering it can be easily shapedThis fragrant multi stemmed deciduous shrub with delicate translucent flowers that appear in the winter on bare stems. A native to China, the aroma of its flowers have been described as one of the best in the plant world. It can grow in a range of soil conditions as long as it is moist and well drained but should be planted in full sun to partial shade.