Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
South America, Argentina
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals
Not Available
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, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Ipheion uniflorum
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Spring Starflower, Springstar
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Spring Starflower
In German
Bartn
Frühling Borretsch
In French
sweet william
Spring Starflower
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
primavera Flor de estrella
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
άνοιξη starflower
In Portuguese
william doce
primavera Starflower
In Polish
słodki William
Wiosna Starflower
In Latin
amaranthus
Spring Starflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Gilliesieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Spring Starflower
Season and care of Sweet William and Spring Starflower is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Spring Starflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spring Starflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Spring Starflower Physical Information
Sweet William and Spring Starflower physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Spring Starflower 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
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
- Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweet William and Spring Starflower
Care of Sweet William and Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.