Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
Asia
  
Western United States
  
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
  
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
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
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,200.00 cm
  
35
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Green, Orange, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
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
  
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
  
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
  
PICEA pungens
  
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
  
Colorado blue spruce
  
In Hindi
Garden Peony
  
Blue Spruce Tree
  
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
  
Blue Spruce Baum
  
In French
Jardin Pivoine
  
Blue Spruce Arbre
  
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
  
Blue Spruce Árbol
  
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
  
Blue Spruce Tree
  
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
  
Árvore Spruce azul
  
In Polish
Garden Peony
  
Blue Spruce Drzewo
  
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
  
Blue abiegnis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Coniferophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Dilleniales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Paeoniaceae
  
Pinaceae
  
Genus
Paeonia
  
Picea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Piceoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Garden Peony and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Colorado Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Peony and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Garden Peony and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Garden Peony and Colorado Spruce
Care of Garden Peony and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Colorado Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.