Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Europe
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged 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
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
चुकंदर
In French
sweet william
betterave
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
remolacha
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
william doce
beterraba
In Polish
słodki William
buraczany
In Latin
amaranthus
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Not Available
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Beet
Season and care of Sweet William and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Sweet William and Beet Physical Information
Sweet William and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Beet 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
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Beet
Care of Sweet William and Beet 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 Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.