Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Southern Asia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Green
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
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Spinach
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
पालक
In French
sweet william
Épinards
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Espinacas
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
william doce
Espinafre
In Polish
słodki William
Szpinak
In Latin
amaranthus
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Sweet William and Spinach
Season and care of Sweet William and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Spinach Physical Information
Sweet William and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Spinach 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
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Spinach
Care of Sweet William and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.