Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Paeonia lactiflora
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Herbaceous Peony
Arbutus
In Hindi
Herbaceous peony
सदाबहार
In German
Krautige Pfingstrose
Erdbeerbaum
In French
pivoines herbacées
arbousier
In Spanish
peonía herbáceas
Arbitus
In Greek
ποώδη παιωνία
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
peônia herbáceas
árbuto
In Polish
piwonii zielnych
mącznik
In Latin
herbaceum AGLAOPHOTIS
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Ericales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Chinese Peony and Arbutus
Season and care of Chinese Peony and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Peony and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Peony season is Spring and Arbutus season is Spring. The type of soil for Chinese Peony is Loamy and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Peony is Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Peony and Arbutus Physical Information
Chinese Peony and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Peony height is 76.00 cm and width 76.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Peony and Arbutus are as follows:
Chinese Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Chinese Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Peony and Arbutus
Care of Chinese Peony and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.