Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
Wintersweet
Bougainvillea
In German
Wintersweet
Bougainvillea
In French
Wintersweet
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
wintersweet
Bougainvillea
In Greek
Wintersweet
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
wintersweet
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Wintersweet
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Wintersweet
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Not Available
Caryophyllales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Wintersweet and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Bougainvillea season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintersweet and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Wintersweet and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wintersweet and Bougainvillea
Care of Wintersweet and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.