Potted Large-Flowered Wintersweet plant against a wooden fence

Large-Flowered Wintersweet

15 Gallon
$299.00
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Large-Flowered Wintersweet

Chimonanthus praecox 'Cotyiformus'

A winter-blooming treasure, valued for its large, fragrant yellow flowers that illuminate the garden during the coldest months.

$299.00
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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Large-flowered Wintersweet is a treasured deciduous shrub that brings precious color and exquisite fragrance to the dormant winter garden. In the depths of winter, typically around December and January in the Bay Area, its bare, graceful branches become studded with a profusion of large, waxy, bell-shaped flowers. These blooms are a soft, translucent yellow with a striking maroon-purple center, emitting an intensely sweet, honeyed fragrance that can perfume an entire courtyard. After its spectacular floral show, it unfurls broad, rough-textured green leaves that turn a lovely yellow in fall before dropping to reveal next season's flower buds.

  • Exquisite Winter Blooms & Fragrance: Produces an abundance of large, waxy, yellow flowers with maroon centers on bare branches in mid-winter, filling the air with a powerful, sweet perfume.

  • Extended Winter Interest: Provides a crucial month-long display of color and scent during the quietest garden season, from late December through January.

  • Graceful, Architectural Form: Develops into a large, upright, multi-stemmed shrub with a spreading habit, offering elegant structure in the landscape year-round.

  • Easy-Care & Adaptable: Thrives in full sun to part shade and is tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soils. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal pruning.

  • Perfect for Sensory Planting: An ideal specimen for planting near entryways, patios, or beneath windows where its winter fragrance can be enjoyed indoors and out.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Oval, smooth-edged dark green leaves with rough texture, turning yellow in fall. Produces waxy, rounded yellow flowers with maroon centers blooming along bare branches, emitting intense sweet fragrance.
  • Mature Height: 10-15 ft
  • Mature Width: 8-12 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Extra-large winter blooms,Exceptionally fragrant flowers,Dual-season interest (fall foliage + winter flowers),Drought tolerant once established
  • Landscape Uses:Winter sensory gardens,Entryway plantings,Moonlight gardens,Asian-style landscapes
  • Special Care:Minimal pruning required (remove crossing branches only),Plant in well-drained location,Water deeply during establishment,Fertilize lightly in spring
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: December to January,Foliage: Golden yellow in autumn
FAQs

Q: When is the best time to prune it?
A: Prune, if necessary, immediately after flowering finishes in late winter, before new spring growth begins. It blooms on the previous year's wood, so pruning later would remove next year's flower buds.

Q: Why is mine not flowering?
A: The most common reasons are insufficient sun (it flowers best in full sun), pruning at the wrong time (removing flower buds), or plant immaturity. It can take 3-5 years after planting for a young shrub to begin blooming reliably.

Browse online or get recommendations

Shop by collection, or message us with photos and measurements of your space for tailored suggestions.

Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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