Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
Wintersweet
Borage
In German
Wintersweet
Borretsch
In French
Wintersweet
Bourrache
In Spanish
wintersweet
borraja
In Greek
Wintersweet
Borage
In Portuguese
wintersweet
Borragem
In Polish
Wintersweet
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Wintersweet
borage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Borago
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Borage
Season and care of Wintersweet and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Borage season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Wintersweet and Borage Physical Information
Wintersweet and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Borage are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wintersweet and Borage
Care of Wintersweet and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.