Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Eastern Asia, China
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Babylon
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for animals
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Bartn
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
sweet william
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
william doce
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
słodki William
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
amaranthus
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweet William and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Sweet William and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Sweet William and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Sweet William and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Corkscrew Willow 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
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sweet William and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Sweet William and Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.