Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Garden Peony
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Blue Lotus
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Garden Peony
Blue Lotus
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Nymphaeales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Garden Peony and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Blue Lotus season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Peony and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Garden Peony and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Garden Peony and Blue Lotus
Care of Garden Peony and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.