Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Alkaline
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Garden Peony
सीताफल
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Zuckerapfel
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Pinha
In Polish
Garden Peony
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Magnoliales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Garden Peony and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Sugar Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Peony and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Garden Peony and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Garden Peony and Sugar Apple
Care of Garden Peony and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.