A native of China, this beautiful species produces an open, rounded deciduous shrub. It is highly prized for its clove-scented yellow flowers, which appear in dense clusters on the tips of the bare stems in late winter. When in bud a covering of silky white hairs make them look as if they are covered in frost. A great plant for the winter garden, in a sheltered spot. Flowers February-April. Height 1.5m. Supplied in a 2 litre pot.