Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Elegance , Maiden
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
mild coastal areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Saw-tooth like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Tip cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
  
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
  
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
  
Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies, pollinators
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
None
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Anti-oxidant
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
extracted oil
  
Other Uses
Food for animals
  
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
  
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
  
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
  
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
  
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
  
regal geranium
  
In German
Bartn
  
Regal Geranie
  
In French
sweet william
  
geranium royale
  
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
  
geranio regia
  
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
  
regal geranium
  
In Portuguese
william doce
  
gerânio régio
  
In Polish
słodki William
  
regal geranium
  
In Latin
amaranthus
  
regal geranium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Caryophyllaceae
  
Geraniaceae
  
Genus
Dianthus
  
Pelargonium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Unknown
  
Number of Species
Not Available