Is Wintersweet safe for pets?

Yes, Wintersweet (Chimonanthus Praecox) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Wintersweet easy to care for?

Wintersweet has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Wintersweet grow indoors?

Wintersweet is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Wintersweet (Chimonanthus Praecox) is a perennial shrub in the Calycanthaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A deciduous shrub known for its fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in winter.

Last updated: February 2026

Wintersweet

Chimonanthus Praecox

A deciduous shrub known for its fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in winter.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, fragrance provider, winter interest

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Wintersweet

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

May

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Dec

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Calycanthaceae

Genus:Chimonanthus