Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
-
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Hydrangea
In German
sweetshrub
Hortensie
In French
sweetshrub
Hortensia
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Hortensia
In Greek
sweetshrub
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Hortênsia
In Polish
sweetshrub
Hortensja
In Latin
sweetshrub
Hibiscus
Family
Calycanthaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Sweetshrub and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Chocolate-root
Care of Sweetshrub and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.