Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray 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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals
Decoration Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Bartn
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
sweet william
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
william doce
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
słodki William
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
amaranthus
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
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Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Sweet William and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Sweet William and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Sweet William and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Eastern Red Cedar 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
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Sweet William and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.