Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Africa
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
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Tolerances
-
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Euryops
In Hindi
Wintersweet
Euryops
In German
Wintersweet
Euryops
In French
Wintersweet
Euryops
In Spanish
wintersweet
Euryops
In Greek
Wintersweet
Euryops
In Portuguese
wintersweet
Euryops
In Polish
Wintersweet
Euryops
In Latin
Wintersweet
Euryops
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Euryops
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Euryops
Season and care of Wintersweet and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Euryops season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintersweet and Euryops Physical Information
Wintersweet and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Euryops are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wintersweet and Euryops
Care of Wintersweet and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.