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‘Winter Sun’ is a robust evergreen shrub celebrated for its architectural, holly-like foliage and spectacular winter blooms. The glossy, spiny leaves provide year-round structure, while upright clusters of bright yellow, strongly scented flowers appear from mid to late winter, bringing cheer to the garden when little else is in bloom. Blue-black berries follow, adding further seasonal interest.
Key Features:
- Glossy, spiny evergreen foliage with a dramatic architectural form.
- Upright clusters of fragrant yellow flowers in mid to late winter.
- Blue-black berries appear after flowering, attracting birds.
- Arching, bushy habit ideal for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant.
Care Tips:
- Position: Partial shade to full sun; protect from harsh afternoon sun.
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil.
- Pruning: Minimal; remove damaged or overcrowded stems after flowering to maintain shape.
Plant Details
| Mature Height | 2.5 – 4.0 m |
|---|---|
| Mature Spread | 1.5 – 2.5 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 4.0m high· 2.5m wide
- Flowering
- Yellow
- Foliage
- evergreen
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