Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings
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, Sand
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Broccoli
In Hindi
Wintersweet
ब्रोकली
In German
Wintersweet
Brokkoli
In French
Wintersweet
Brocoli
In Spanish
wintersweet
Brócoli
In Greek
Wintersweet
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
wintersweet
brócolis
In Polish
Wintersweet
brokuły
In Latin
Wintersweet
Brocoli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Wintersweet and Broccoli
Season and care of Wintersweet and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Wintersweet and Broccoli Physical Information
Wintersweet and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Broccoli are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Wintersweet and Broccoli
Care of Wintersweet and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.