Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Yellow Birch
In German
Bartn
Yellow Birch
In French
sweet william
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
william doce
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
słodki William
żółte brzozy
In Latin
amaranthus
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Sweet William and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet William and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Sweet William and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Yellow Birch 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
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet William and Yellow Birch
Care of Sweet William and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.