Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
Garden Peony
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Garden Peony
Bradford grusza
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Rosales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Garden Peony and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Bradford Pear season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Peony and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Garden Peony and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Garden Peony and Bradford Pear
Care of Garden Peony and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.