Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vines
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
United States, Mexico
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
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
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Food for animals
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Boston Ivy
In German
Bartn
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
sweet william
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Boston Ivy
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
william doce
Boston Ivy
In Polish
słodki William
Boston Ivy
In Latin
amaranthus
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Vitales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Dianthus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Sweet William and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Sweet William and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Boston Ivy 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
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Sweet William and Boston Ivy
Care of Sweet William and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.