Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia
Europe, Northern America
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Syringa
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Lilac
In Hindi
Garden Peony
बकाइन
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Flieder
In French
Jardin Pivoine
lilas
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
lila
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
lilás
In Polish
Garden Peony
liliowy
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Lamiales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Lilacs
Season and care of Garden Peony and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Lilacs season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Garden Peony and Lilacs Physical Information
Garden Peony and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Lilacs are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Garden Peony and Lilacs
Care of Garden Peony and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.