One of the great joys of the winter garden, when so little else is in flower. I always stop beside this shrub on cold January days to enjoy its remarkable scent. The small, waxy flowers hang like little lanterns from bare branches, pale yellow with rich burgundy centres. Plant it somewhere sheltered, near a path or doorway, where its perfume can be appreciated every time you pass. And pick a sprig or two to have in a vase by your bed.