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What is

Life Span
Biennial and Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants  
Shrub  

Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe  
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Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia  
Center Glow ninebark, Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark  

Number of Varieties
1600  
11
70  
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9  
3-8  

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1  
10-1  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming  
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Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
45.00 cm  
99+
150.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
-  

Plant Color
  
  

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

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear  
Palmate  

Thorns
No  
-  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
-  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
-  

Type of Soil
Loam  
-  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
-  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
-  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
-  

Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Layering, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply  

In Summer
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Spring
Moderate  
Average Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Adequately  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
-  

Soil Type
Loam  
-  

Soil Drainage Capacity
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  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer  
Fertilize every year  

Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs  
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
-  

Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
-  

Edible Fruit
No  
-  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
-  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
-  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
-  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
-  

Showy Foliage
No  
-  

Showy Bark
No  
-  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
-  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
-  

Self-Sowing
No  
-  

Attracts
-  
-  

Allergy
Asthma  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling  
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Food for animals  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

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  
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'  
PHYSOCARPUS  

Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William  
Ninebark  

In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम  
Ninebark  

In German
Bartn  
Ninebark  

In French
sweet william  
Physocarpe  

In Spanish
Guillermo dulce  
ninebark  

In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου  
ninebark  

In Portuguese
william doce  
ninebark  

In Polish
słodki William  
Ninebark  

In Latin
amaranthus  
Ninebark  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Rosales  

Family
Caryophyllaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Dianthus  
Physocarpus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Neillieae  

Subfamily
-  
Amygdaloideae  

Number of Species
75  
20  
99+

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Difference Between Sweet William and Ninebark

If you are confused whether Sweet William or Ninebark 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 Ninebark 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 Ninebark fertilizers required are Fertilize every year. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Sweet William and Ninebark if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Sweet William and Ninebark

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Sweet William and Ninebark. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Sweet William and Ninebark as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Sweet William is Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula and Swelling whereas of Ninebark is Emetic, Laxative and Woman infertility. Sweet William has beauty benefits as follows: while Ninebark has beauty benefits as follows: .

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