Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vines
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Round with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do not water frequently
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
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Leaf rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Celastrus orbiculatus
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Asian bittersweet
In German
Bartn
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
In French
sweet william
Asian bittersweet
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Asian bittersweet
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Asian bittersweet
In Portuguese
william doce
Asian bittersweet
In Polish
słodki William
Dławisz okrągłolistny
In Latin
amaranthus
Asian bittersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Celastrales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Sweet William and Bittersweet
Season and care of Sweet William and Bittersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Bittersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Bittersweet Physical Information
Sweet William and Bittersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Bittersweet 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
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Bittersweet
Care of Sweet William and Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bittersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.