Pelargonium

Sweet William

About Pelargonium and Sweet William

Pelargonium

Sweet William

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial and Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants

Origin

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

201600

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-153-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm45.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Hot Pink, Coral

White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune regularly, 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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Food for animals

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'

Common Name

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William

In Hindi

Pelargonium

स्वीट विलियम

In German

Pelargonium

Bartn

In French

Pelargonium

sweet william

In Spanish

Pelargonium

Guillermo dulce

In Greek

Pelargonium

είδος γαρύφαλλου

In Portuguese

pelargônio

william doce

In Polish

Pelargonium

słodki William

In Latin

Pelargonium

amaranthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Caryophyllales

Family

Geraniaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Dianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

20075

1 27800

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Properties of Pelargonium and Sweet William

Wondering what are the properties of Pelargonium and Sweet William? We provide you with everything About Pelargonium and Sweet William. Pelargonium doesn't have thorns and Sweet William doesn't have thorns. Also Pelargonium does not have fragrant flowers. Pelargonium has allergic reactions like and Sweet William has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pelargonium and Sweet William and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pelargonium and Sweet William

Season and care of Pelargonium and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Sweet William is Neutral.

Pelargonium and Sweet William Physical Information

Pelargonium and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Sweet William are as follows:

Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium and Sweet William

Care of Pelargonium and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.