Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Silver dust
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Bartn
Dusty Miller
In French
sweet william
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Dusty Miller
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
william doce
Dusty Miller
In Polish
słodki William
Dusty Miller
In Latin
amaranthus
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Sweet William and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Sweet William and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Dusty Miller 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
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Sweet William and Dusty Miller
Care of Sweet William and Dusty Miller 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 Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.