Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Average Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
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
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Hydrangea
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Hortensie
Bartn
In French
Hortensia
sweet william
In Spanish
Hortensia
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
υδραγεία
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
william doce
In Polish
Hortensja
słodki William
In Latin
Hibiscus
amaranthus
Family
Lamiaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Sweet William
Season and care of Bugleweed and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Bugleweed and Sweet William Physical Information
Bugleweed and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Sweet William are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
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 Bugleweed and Sweet William
Care of Bugleweed and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.