Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblong Circular Round
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, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
-
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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 rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Wintersweet
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Wintersweet
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Wintersweet
céleri chou
In Spanish
wintersweet
apio col
In Greek
Wintersweet
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
wintersweet
aipo couve
In Polish
Wintersweet
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Wintersweet
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms