Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch, Ringspot virus, Stem rot, Tip blight, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Borders, Mass in beds
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Anodyne, anti inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Hypotensive, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Double Pink Peony, Garden Peony
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
Double Pink Peony
Wax Begonia
In German
Doppelte rosa Pfingstrosen
Wachs- Begonie
In French
Double Rose pivoine
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
Doble Pink Peony
Begonia de cera
In Greek
Διπλό Ροζ Παιωνία
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
Duplo Pink Peony
Wax Begonia
In Polish
Podwójne Pink Peony
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Geminus Pink AGLAOPHOTIS
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Cucurbitales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Double Pink Peony and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Double Pink Peony and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Double Pink Peony and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Double Pink Peony season is Spring and Summer and Wax Begonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Double Pink Peony is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Double Pink Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Double Pink Peony and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Double Pink Peony and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Double Pink Peony height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Double Pink Peony and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Double Pink Peony flower color: White and Light Pink
Double Pink Peony leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Double Pink Peony and Wax Begonia
Care of Double Pink Peony and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Double Pink Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Double Pink Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.