Sweet William

Azalea

About Sweet William and Azalea

Sweet William

Azalea

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What is

Life Span

Biennial and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe

Types

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

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Number of Varieties

160010

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

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

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Food for animals

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

Common Name

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William

Evergreen Azalea

In Hindi

स्वीट विलियम

Azalea

In German

Bartn

Azalee

In French

sweet william

azalée

In Spanish

Guillermo dulce

azalea

In Greek

είδος γαρύφαλλου

αζάλεα

In Portuguese

william doce

Azalea

In Polish

słodki William

azalia

In Latin

amaranthus

Azalea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Ericales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Dianthus

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

751024

1 27800

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Properties of Sweet William and Azalea

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

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Season and Care of Sweet William and Azalea

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

Sweet William and Azalea Physical Information

Sweet William and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Azalea 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
Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Sweet William and Azalea

Care of Sweet William and Azalea 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 Azalea pruning is done 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.