Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
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
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Back pain
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS 'Rutban'
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
Peony
In German
Hartriegel
Pfingstrose
In French
Cornouiller
Pivoine
In Spanish
Madera del perro
Peonía
In Portuguese
cornizo
Peônia
In Latin
dogwood
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Not Available
Family
Cornaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dogwood and Peony
Season and care of Dogwood and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Dogwood and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dogwood is Loam and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Peony is Neutral.
Dogwood and Peony Physical Information
Dogwood and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Dogwood and Peony are as follows:
Dogwood flower color: White
Dogwood leaf color: Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dogwood and Peony
Care of Dogwood and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Dogwood 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.