Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
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Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray 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
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Wild lilac
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Ceanothus
In German
Bartn
Ceanothus
In French
sweet william
Ceanothus
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Ceanothus
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
william doce
Ceanothus
In Polish
słodki William
Ceanothus
In Latin
amaranthus
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweet William and Ceanothus
Season and care of Sweet William and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ceanothus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Ceanothus Physical Information
Sweet William and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Ceanothus 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
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Ceanothus
Care of Sweet William and Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.