Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
South America, Brazil
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Bartn
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
sweet william
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
william doce
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
słodki William
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
amaranthus
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Sweet William and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet William and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Sweet William and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Angel Wing Begonia 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
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet William and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Sweet William and Angel Wing Begonia 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 Angel Wing Begonia pruning is done Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.