Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Asia
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Habitat
Islands
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch, Ringspot virus, Stem rot, Tip blight, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alterative, Analgesic, Anodyne, anti inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'
Common Name
Enkianthus
Double Pink Peony, Garden Peony
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Double Pink Peony
In German
Enkianthus
Doppelte rosa Pfingstrosen
In French
Enkianthus
Double Rose pivoine
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Doble Pink Peony
In Greek
Enkianthus
Διπλό Ροζ Παιωνία
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Duplo Pink Peony
In Polish
Enkianthus
Podwójne Pink Peony
In Latin
Enkianthus
Geminus Pink AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dilleniales
Family
Ericaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Double Pink Peony
Season and care of Enkianthus and Double Pink Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Double Pink Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Double Pink Peony season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Double Pink Peony is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Double Pink Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Double Pink Peony Physical Information
Enkianthus and Double Pink Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Double Pink Peony height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Double Pink Peony are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Double Pink Peony flower color: White and Light Pink
- Double Pink Peony leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Enkianthus and Double Pink Peony
Care of Enkianthus and Double Pink Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Double Pink Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Double Pink Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.