Pinkroot

Sweet William

About Pinkroot and Sweet William

Pinkroot

Sweet William

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial and Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Flowering Plants

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe

Types

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

Number of Varieties

11600

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-83-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm45.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

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

Light Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

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

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Food for animals

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William

In Hindi

pinkroot

स्वीट विलियम

In German

Spigelia

Bartn

In French

Spigelia

sweet william

In Spanish

Spigelia

Guillermo dulce

In Greek

Spigelia

είδος γαρύφαλλου

In Portuguese

Spigelia

william doce

In Polish

Spigelia

słodki William

In Latin

Spigelia

amaranthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Caryophyllales

Family

Loganiceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Dianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6075

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Sweet William

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Sweet William? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Sweet William. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Sweet William doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Sweet William has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Sweet William and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Sweet William

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

Pinkroot and Sweet William Physical Information

Pinkroot and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Sweet William are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot and Sweet William

Care of Pinkroot and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.