Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Lily Beetle
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
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Lilium speciosum
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Japanese Lily
In Hindi
Wintersweet
जापानी लिली
In German
Wintersweet
Pracht-Lilie
In French
Wintersweet
Lily japonais
In Spanish
wintersweet
lirio japonés
In Greek
Wintersweet
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
In Portuguese
wintersweet
lírio japonês
In Polish
Wintersweet
japoński lilia
In Latin
Wintersweet
lilium Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Liliales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Lilium
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Japanese Lily
Season and care of Wintersweet and Japanese Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Japanese Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Japanese Lily season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintersweet and Japanese Lily Physical Information
Wintersweet and Japanese Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Japanese Lily are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Japanese Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Japanese Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wintersweet and Japanese Lily
Care of Wintersweet and Japanese Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.