Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Mountains, Upland
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney problems
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
sweetshrub
In German
Dahlie
sweetshrub
In French
Dahlia
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Dalia
sweetshrub
In Greek
Ντάλια
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Dália
sweetshrub
In Polish
Dalia
sweetshrub
In Latin
Dahlia
sweetshrub
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Dahlia and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Dahlia and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Dahlia and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dahlia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dahlia is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dahlia is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Dahlia and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Dahlia and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dahlia and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
Dahlia leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Dahlia and Sweetshrub
Care of Dahlia and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dahlia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dahlia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.