Plant Encyclopedia
Chimonanthus praecox f. concolor ("Soshinrobai")
Japanese name: ソシンロウバイ （素心蝋梅）
Scientific name: Chimonanthus praecox f. concolor
A horticultural variety of Robai.
Whereas the inner tepals of Robai itself are dark purple, the tepals of this variety are yellow throughout.
"Soshin" (素心) means "pure and unstained."
It has a stronger fragrance than Robai.
Other characteristics are the same as Robai.
Details
Names
Japanese: ソシンロウバイ（素心蝋梅）、ロウバイ
Life form
Shrub
Evergreen / deciduous
Deciduous
Leaf type
Broadleaf
Habit
Terrestrial
Planting (or sowing) season
November, December, January, February, March
Flowering season
December, January, February, March
Growth form
Upright
Height
2000–4000 mm
Leaf shape
Simple leaf
Leaf arrangement
Opposite
Leaf margin
Entire
Inflorescence
Solitary
Flower color
Yellow
Flower diameter
20
Leaf color
Green
Availability of seeds and plants
Low
Form sold
Seedlings
Propagation
Grafting
Sun exposure
Full sun
Soil needs
Required
Suitable uses
Bonsai, Potted plant, Parks and gardens
Pests
Slug caterpillars
Japan Flower Trade Code
20717
Translated from our Japanese encyclopedia. If anything differs, the Japanese page is correct.