Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Asia
Central America, North America
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
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
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Garden Peony
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Wunderblume
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Maravilha
In Polish
Garden Peony
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Garden Peony and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Garden Peony and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Garden Peony and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Garden Peony and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Garden Peony and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.