Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
10-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
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
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
Wintersweet
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
Wintersweet
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
Wintersweet
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
wintersweet
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
Wintersweet
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
wintersweet
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
Wintersweet
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
Wintersweet
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Dipsacales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Diervilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Diervilleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Wintersweet and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintersweet and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Wintersweet and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Wintersweet and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Wintersweet and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.