Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Russia
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Donut Peach
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Donut Peach
Primula elatior
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
Oxlip
In Polish
Donut Peach
Oxlip
In Latin
Donut Peach
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Oxlip
Season and care of Donut Peach and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Donut Peach and Oxlip Physical Information
Donut Peach and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Oxlip are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Donut Peach and Oxlip
Care of Donut Peach and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.