Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
China
Types
-
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euryops pectinatus
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Euryops
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Euryops
Wintersweet
In German
Euryops
Wintersweet
In French
Euryops
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Euryops
wintersweet
In Greek
Euryops
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Euryops
wintersweet
In Polish
Euryops
Wintersweet
In Latin
Euryops
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Euryops
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Euryops and Wintersweet
Season and care of Euryops and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Euryops and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Euryops is Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Euryops and Wintersweet Physical Information
Euryops and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Euryops and Wintersweet are as follows:
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Euryops and Wintersweet
Care of Euryops and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Euryops 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.