Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
China
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-9
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Prune in early spring, 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 after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
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
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Daphne plant
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Bartn
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
sweet william
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
planta de Daphne
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
william doce
Daphne planta
In Polish
słodki William
Daphne roślin
In Latin
amaranthus
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweet William and Daphne
Season and care of Sweet William and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Sweet William and Daphne Physical Information
Sweet William and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Daphne 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
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Daphne
Care of Sweet William and Daphne 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 Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.