Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
China
Types
-
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Wintersweet
In German
Kracher penstemon
Wintersweet
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
wintersweet
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
wintersweet
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Wintersweet
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Wintersweet
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Wintersweet
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Wintersweet season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Wintersweet Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Wintersweet are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Wintersweet
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon 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.