Life Span
Annual
  
Biennial and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Australia, New Zealand
  
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
  
Types
Not Available
  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
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
  
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
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Club - shaped
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
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 Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Needs watering once a week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
  
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Food for animals
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
  
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
  
Common Name
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
  
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
  
In Hindi
swan river daisy
  
स्वीट विलियम
  
In German
Swan River Gänseblümchen
  
Bartn
  
In French
Swan River daisy
  
sweet william
  
In Spanish
Río Swan margarita
  
Guillermo dulce
  
In Greek
Swan River μαργαρίτα
  
είδος γαρύφαλλου
  
In Portuguese
daisy Swan River
  
william doce
  
In Polish
Swan River stokrotka
  
słodki William
  
In Latin
Swan flumen primula
  
amaranthus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Caryophyllaceae
  
Genus
Brachyscome
  
Dianthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Astereae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Swan River Daisy and Sweet William
Season and care of Swan River Daisy and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Swan River Daisy and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swan River Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Swan River Daisy is Acidic and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Swan River Daisy and Sweet William Physical Information
Swan River Daisy and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Swan River Daisy and Sweet William are as follows:
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy and Sweet William
Care of Swan River Daisy and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy 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.