Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Mediterranean
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
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
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Lavender
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Lavender
In French
sweet william
Lavande
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Lavanda
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
william doce
Lavanda
In Polish
słodki William
Lawenda
In Latin
amaranthus
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweet William and Lavender
Season and care of Sweet William and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Lavender Physical Information
Sweet William and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Lavender 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
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweet William and Lavender
Care of Sweet William and Lavender 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 Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.