Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Garden Peony
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Bartn
In French
Jardin Pivoine
sweet william
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
william doce
In Polish
Garden Peony
słodki William
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
amaranthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Sweet William
Season and care of Garden Peony and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Sweet William season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Garden Peony and Sweet William Physical Information
Garden Peony and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Sweet William are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
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 Garden Peony and Sweet William
Care of Garden Peony and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony 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.