Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Turkey
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Carillon, Temple Bells
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
8 - 1
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
cut main flower spike
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
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Blurred vision, Confusion, Depression, Diarrhea, Disorientation, drowsiness, Fainting, Halos around objects, Headache, Irregular or slow heartbeat, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Vomiting, weakness
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals
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
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
DIGITALIS grandiflora
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Large Yellow Foxglove, Yellow Foxglove
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
पीला Foxglove
In German
Bartn
Gelber Fingerhut
In French
sweet william
Digitale Jaune
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Foxglove amarillo
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
κίτρινο Foxglove
In Portuguese
william doce
Foxglove amarelo
In Polish
słodki William
żółty naparstnica
In Latin
amaranthus
Yellow Foxglove
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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 Foxglove
Season and care of Sweet William and Yellow Foxglove is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Yellow Foxglove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Foxglove season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Yellow Foxglove is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Yellow Foxglove is Neutral.
Sweet William and Yellow Foxglove Physical Information
Sweet William and Yellow Foxglove physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yellow Foxglove height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Yellow Foxglove 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 Foxglove flower color: Light Yellow and Brown
- Yellow Foxglove leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet William and Yellow Foxglove
Care of Sweet William and Yellow Foxglove 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 Foxglove pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Foxglove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.