Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
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Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Prunus serrulata
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Peony
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Pfingstrose
In French
cerisier
Pivoine
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
Peonía
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
παιωνία
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
Peônia
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Piwonia
In Latin
florentem cerasis
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Peony
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Peony season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peony is Neutral.
Flowering Cherry and Peony Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Peony are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Flowering Cherry and Peony
Care of Flowering Cherry and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.