Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-11
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tubular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Bougainvillea
Bartn
In French
Bougainvilliers
sweet william
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Bougainvillea
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
william doce
In Polish
Bugenwilli
słodki William
In Latin
Bougainvillea
amaranthus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Dianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Sweet William
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Bougainvillea and Sweet William Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Sweet William are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Sweet William
Care of Bougainvillea and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.