Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Japan
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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
Not Available
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
AUCUBA japonica f. longifolia 'Salicifolia'
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Japanese Aucuba, Japanese Laurel, Willowleaf Japanese Laurel
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Hydrangea
In German
Bartn
Hortensie
In French
sweet william
Hortensia
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Hortensia
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
william doce
Hortênsia
In Polish
słodki William
Hortensja
In Latin
amaranthus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Not Available
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Dianthus
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Japanese Laurel
Season and care of Sweet William and Japanese Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Japanese Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Laurel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Japanese Laurel is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Japanese Laurel is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet William and Japanese Laurel Physical Information
Sweet William and Japanese Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Laurel height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Japanese Laurel 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
Japanese Laurel flower color: Purple
- Japanese Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Japanese Laurel
Care of Sweet William and Japanese Laurel 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 Japanese Laurel 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 Japanese Laurel needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
