Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Asia
Europe, Turkey
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-9
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Garden Peony
हानबीन
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Hainbuche
In French
Jardin Pivoine
charme
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
carpe
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
choupo-branco
In Polish
Garden Peony
grab
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Fagales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Hornbeam
Season and care of Garden Peony and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Hornbeam season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Peony and Hornbeam Physical Information
Garden Peony and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Hornbeam are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Garden Peony and Hornbeam
Care of Garden Peony and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.