Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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 in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
Garden Peony
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Ylang-Ylang
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
Garden Peony
Jagodlin
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Dilleniales
Magnoliales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Garden Peony and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Ylang-Ylang season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Peony and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Garden Peony and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Garden Peony and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Garden Peony and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.