Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Available
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
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Garden Peony
Chinese lantern
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Lampionblume
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Garden Peony
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Solanales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Garden Peony and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Chinese Lantern season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Peony and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Garden Peony and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Peony and Chinese Lantern
Care of Garden Peony and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.