Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
along watercourse, Moist Soils, shaded moist road banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
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
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
cornea infecion, gonorrhoea
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
TORENIA 'Dantorwhite'
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Bluewings, Torenia, White Moon Torenia, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Garden Peony
Torenia
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Torenia
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Torénia
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Torenia
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
Torenia
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Torenia
In Polish
Garden Peony
Torenia
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Torenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Scrophulariales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Torenia
Season and care of Garden Peony and Torenia is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Torenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Torenia season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Torenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Torenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Peony and Torenia Physical Information
Garden Peony and Torenia physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Torenia height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Torenia are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Torenia flower color: White and Yellow
- Torenia leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Peony and Torenia
Care of Garden Peony and Torenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Torenia pruning is done 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 Torenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.