Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 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
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Cordate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
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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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Wintersweet
Zonal Geranium
In German
Wintersweet
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Wintersweet
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
wintersweet
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Wintersweet
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
wintersweet
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Wintersweet
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Wintersweet
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Wintersweet and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Wintersweet and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Wintersweet and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Wintersweet and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Wintersweet and Zonal Geranium
Care of Wintersweet and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.