Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch, Ringspot virus, Stem rot, Tip blight, Verticillium Wilt
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Anodyne, anti inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Hypotensive, Tonic
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Double Pink Peony, Garden Peony
Irish Moss
In Hindi
Double Pink Peony
आयरिश काई
In German
Doppelte rosa Pfingstrosen
Irish Moss
In French
Double Rose pivoine
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Doble Pink Peony
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
Διπλό Ροζ Παιωνία
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Duplo Pink Peony
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Podwójne Pink Peony
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Geminus Pink AGLAOPHOTIS
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Dilleniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Double Pink Peony and Irish Moss
Season and care of Double Pink Peony and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Double Pink Peony and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Double Pink Peony season is Spring and Summer and Irish Moss season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Double Pink Peony is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Double Pink Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Double Pink Peony and Irish Moss Physical Information
Double Pink Peony and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Double Pink Peony height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Double Pink Peony and Irish Moss are as follows:
Double Pink Peony flower color: White and Light Pink
Double Pink Peony leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Double Pink Peony and Irish Moss
Care of Double Pink Peony and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Double Pink Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Double Pink Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.