Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Bartn
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
sweet william
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
william doce
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
słodki William
Red aronii
In Latin
amaranthus
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Sweet William and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Sweet William and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Red Chokeberry 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
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sweet William and Red Chokeberry
Care of Sweet William and Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.