Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch, Ringspot virus, Stem rot, Tip blight, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Anodyne, anti inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Hypotensive, Tonic
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Double Pink Peony, Garden Peony
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Double Pink Peony
Applemint Tree
In German
Doppelte rosa Pfingstrosen
Applemint Baum
In French
Double Rose pivoine
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Doble Pink Peony
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Διπλό Ροζ Παιωνία
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Duplo Pink Peony
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Podwójne Pink Peony
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Geminus Pink AGLAOPHOTIS
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Lamiales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Double Pink Peony and Applemint
Season and care of Double Pink Peony and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Double Pink Peony and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Double Pink Peony season is Spring and Summer and Applemint season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Double Pink Peony is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Double Pink Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Double Pink Peony and Applemint Physical Information
Double Pink Peony and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Double Pink Peony height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Double Pink Peony and Applemint are as follows:
Double Pink Peony flower color: White and Light Pink
Double Pink Peony leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Double Pink Peony and Applemint
Care of Double Pink Peony and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Double Pink Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Double Pink Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.