Sweet William

Common Myrtle

About Sweet William and Common Myrtle

Sweet William

Common Myrtle

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What is

Life Span

Biennial and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Flowering Plants, Shrub

Origin

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe

Corsica, Sardinia

Types

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

Myrtus communis

Number of Varieties

16000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Not Availble

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Bushy, Evergreen

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.00 cm200.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm200.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

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

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

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

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Moist but well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Shade areas

Moisture

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week

Needs less watering

In Summer

Moderate

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Moist, 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

Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Healthy tree

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Moisture

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Food for animals

Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines

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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'

Myrtus communis

Common Name

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William

Common Myrtle

In Hindi

स्वीट विलियम

Common myrtle

In German

Bartn

Myrte

In French

sweet william

Myrtus communis

In Spanish

Guillermo dulce

Myrtus communis

In Greek

είδος γαρύφαλλου

κοινή μυρτιά

In Portuguese

william doce

murta comum

In Polish

słodki William

Mirt zwyczajny

In Latin

amaranthus

myrto Common

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Myrtales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Dianthus

Myrtus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

752

1 27800

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Properties of Sweet William and Common Myrtle

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

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Season and Care of Sweet William and Common Myrtle

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

Sweet William and Common Myrtle Physical Information

Sweet William and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Common Myrtle 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
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Sweet William and Common Myrtle

Care of Sweet William and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.