Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
PAEONIA 'Rachel'
Common Name
Carissa holly
Intersectional Peony
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Intersectional Peony
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Intersectional Pfingstrose
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
intersectionnelle Pivoine
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
interseccional Peony
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
διατομεακές Παιώνια
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
interseccional Peony
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
międzysegmentowe Piwonia
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Intersectional AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Saxifragales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Intersectional Peony
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Intersectional Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Intersectional Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Intersectional Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Intersectional Peony is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Intersectional Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Intersectional Peony Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Intersectional Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Intersectional Peony height is 71.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Intersectional Peony are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Intersectional Peony flower color: Not Available
- Intersectional Peony leaf color: Not Available
Care of Carissa Holly and Intersectional Peony
Care of Carissa Holly and Intersectional Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Intersectional 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 Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Intersectional Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.