Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
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Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, 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
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for animals
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Bartn
Crapemyrtle
In French
sweet william
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
william doce
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
słodki William
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
amaranthus
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Dianthus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Sweet William and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Sweet William and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet William and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Sweet William and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Crapemyrtle 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
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Sweet William and Crapemyrtle
Care of Sweet William and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.