Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
China
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Enkianthus
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Wintersweet
In German
Enkianthus
Wintersweet
In French
Enkianthus
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Enkianthus
wintersweet
In Greek
Enkianthus
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
wintersweet
In Polish
Enkianthus
Wintersweet
In Latin
Enkianthus
Wintersweet
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Not Available
Family
Ericaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Wintersweet
Season and care of Enkianthus and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Wintersweet season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Wintersweet Physical Information
Enkianthus and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Wintersweet are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Enkianthus and Wintersweet
Care of Enkianthus and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.