Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Wintersweet
Hydrangea
In German
Wintersweet
Hortensie
In French
Wintersweet
Hortensia
In Spanish
wintersweet
Hortensia
In Greek
Wintersweet
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
wintersweet
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wintersweet
Hortensja
In Latin
Wintersweet
Hibiscus
Family
Calycanthaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Wintersweet and Chaco
Season and care of Wintersweet and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Chaco season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintersweet and Chaco Physical Information
Wintersweet and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Chaco are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Wintersweet and Chaco
Care of Wintersweet and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.