Not rare at all, at least in my area where it is commonly found in any good quality nursery or garden center. Not sure what nurseries in Virginia have on offer, but it can be found easily through mail order sources as well.

Try here:

Here is a link that might be useful: forestfarm

Gardengal,
Thank you very much for the info. I found it on forestfarm.

Do you know what the best time is to plant Winter Sweet?

Thanks,

Kai