Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Brazil
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Abutilon
In French
sweet william
Abutilon
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Abutilon
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Abutilon
In Portuguese
william doce
Abutilon
In Polish
słodki William
Abutilon
In Latin
amaranthus
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweet William and Abutilon
Season and care of Sweet William and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Abutilon Physical Information
Sweet William and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Abutilon are as follows:
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
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Abutilon
Care of Sweet William and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.