Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
-
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Peony
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Peony
In German
Kornelkirsche
Pfingstrose
In French
cornouiller
Pivoine
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Peonía
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
παιωνία
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Peônia
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Piwonia
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
AGLAOPHOTIS
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Peony
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Peony season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peony is Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Peony Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Peony are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Peony
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots 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 Cornelian Cherry 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.