Best for end-of-year colour

C. hiemalis ‘Kanjiro’

Scented, rose-pink, semi-double flowers in November and December. Vigorous, upright habit. H/S: 1.8m (6ft).

C. sasanqua ‘Dwarf Shishi’

Small flowers in November and December. Compact with a spreading habit. H: 60cm (2ft), S: 90cm (3ft).

C. sasanqua ‘Narumigata’

Large, musk-scented flowers from October into November. Prefers a sunny, sheltered position. H/S: 1.5m (5ft).

C. oleifera ‘Snow Flurry’

Cold-hardy hybrid to -15C (5F). White, scented, flowers in October and November. H 1.5m (5ft), S: 90cm (3ft).

C. sasanqua ‘Mine-No-yuki’

Spectacular double flowers with yellow stamens in winter. Spreading habit. H: 1.5m (5ft), S: 1.2m (4ft).

C. oleifera ‘Winter’s Joy’

Pink, semi-double flowers in December and January. Likes a sunny, sheltered site. H: 1.8m (6ft), S: 1.5m (5ft).