Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Wintersweet
आबोली
In German
Wintersweet
Kracher-Blume
In French
Wintersweet
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
wintersweet
flor petardo
In Greek
Wintersweet
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
wintersweet
flor foguete
In Polish
Wintersweet
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Wintersweet
flos Firecracker
Family
Calycanthaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Wintersweet and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Firecracker Flower season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Wintersweet and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Wintersweet and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wintersweet and Firecracker Flower
Care of Wintersweet and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.