Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
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
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Food Allergy
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Spinach
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
पालक
स्वीट विलियम
In French
Épinards
sweet william
In Spanish
Espinacas
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Σπανάκι
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Espinafre
william doce
In Polish
Szpinak
słodki William
In Latin
Spinach
amaranthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Spinach and Sweet William
Season and care of Spinach and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Sweet William season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Spinach and Sweet William Physical Information
Spinach and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Sweet William are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark 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 Spinach and Sweet William
Care of Spinach and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.