Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Shrub
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Roadsides
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
-
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fine
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
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, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
cotoneaster
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
cotoneaster
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Zwergmispel
Bartn
In French
cotonéaster
sweet william
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Cotoneaster
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
william doce
In Polish
irga
słodki William
In Latin
Cornus
amaranthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Cotoneaster
Dianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Sweet William
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Cotoneaster and Sweet William Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Sweet William are as follows:
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
Cotoneaster leaf color: 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 Cotoneaster and Sweet William
Care of Cotoneaster and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster 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.