Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Japan
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
All sorts of environments
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Paeonia lactiflora
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Herbaceous Peony
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
Herbaceous peony
In German
crimson pygmy
Krautige Pfingstrose
In French
crimson pygmy
pivoines herbacées
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
peonía herbáceas
In Greek
crimson pygmy
ποώδη παιωνία
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
peônia herbáceas
In Polish
crimson pygmy
piwonii zielnych
In Latin
crimson pygmy
herbaceum AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Not Available
Family
Berberidaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Chinese Peony
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Chinese Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Chinese Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Peony is Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Chinese Peony Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Chinese Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Chinese Peony height is 76.00 cm and width 76.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Chinese Peony are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Chinese Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Chinese Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Chinese Peony
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Chinese Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.