Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Peony
In German
Ardisia
Pfingstrose
In French
Ardisia
Pivoine
In Spanish
Ardisia
Peonía
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Peônia
In Polish
Ardisia
Piwonia
In Latin
Ardisia
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Not Available
Family
Myrsinaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ardisia and Peony
Season and care of Ardisia and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Peony is Neutral.
Ardisia and Peony Physical Information
Ardisia and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Peony are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ardisia and Peony
Care of Ardisia and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.