Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herb, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Southern Europe
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
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
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for animals
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Herb
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
HABERLEA
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Haberlea, Hardy Africa Violet
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Haberlea
In French
sweet william
Haberlea
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Haberlea rhodopensis
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Haberlea
In Portuguese
william doce
Haberlea
In Polish
słodki William
Haberlea
In Latin
amaranthus
Haberlea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Haberlea
Season and care of Sweet William and Haberlea is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Haberlea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Haberlea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Haberlea is Rich while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Haberlea is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Sweet William and Haberlea Physical Information
Sweet William and Haberlea physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Haberlea height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Haberlea 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
Haberlea flower color: Purple
- Haberlea leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Haberlea
Care of Sweet William and Haberlea 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 Haberlea 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 Haberlea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.
