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Sweet William

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What is

Life Span

Biennial and Perennial
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Type

Flowering Plants
Tree

Origin

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
China, Japan

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata' Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides' Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis' Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi' Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'

Number of Varieties

160015
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1
9-4

Sunset Zone

21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.00 cm1,830.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

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Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear
Acicular

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Shade areas
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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Moderate
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Loam

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, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
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Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
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Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
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Allergy

Asthma
Hay fever

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Wood

Other Uses

Food for animals
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
CRYPTOMERIA japonica

Common Name

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria

In Hindi

स्वीट विलियम
Japanese Cedar

In German

Bartn
der japanischen Zeder

In French

sweet william
Cedar japonais

In Spanish

Guillermo dulce
cedro japonés

In Greek

είδος γαρύφαλλου
Ιαπωνικά Cedar

In Portuguese

william doce
Cedar japonês

In Polish

słodki William
japoński cedr

In Latin

amaranthus
Italica Cedar

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Pinales

Family

Caryophyllaceae
Cupressaceae

Genus

Dianthus
Cyptomeria

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

7550
1 27800
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Difference Between Sweet William and Japanese Cedar

If you are confused whether Sweet William or Japanese Cedar are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Sweet William and Japanese Cedar Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Sweet William are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring and fertilize in summer, whereas for Japanese Cedar fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply N-P-K. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Sweet William and Japanese Cedar if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Sweet William and Japanese Cedar

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Compare Facts of Sweet William vs Japanese Cedar

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