Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
North America, Western United States, Canada
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Pineapple Weed
In German
Bartn
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
sweet william
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
william doce
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
słodki William
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
amaranthus
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Dianthus
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweet William and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Sweet William and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Sweet William and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Pineapple Weed 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
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Pineapple Weed
Care of Sweet William and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.