Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Woods
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-11
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
Light Pink, Pink, White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Brownish Red, Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Acuminate
Plant Season
Early Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Nematodes, Ring spot, Stem rot, Verticillium Wilt
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Avoid during Pregnancy, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Cough, Gout, Headache, hemorrhoids, Hepatitis, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Muscle Pain, Nerve pain, Osteoarthritis, Premenstrual syndrome, Respiratory Disorders, Treating fever
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
Paonia lactiflora
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Chinese Peony
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Paonia lactiflora
Bluewings
In German
Paonia lactiflora
Bluewings
In French
Paonia lactiflora
Bluewings
In Spanish
lactiflora paonia
Bluewings
In Greek
Paonia lactiflora
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Paonia lactiflora
Bluewings
In Polish
Paonia lactiflora
Bluewings
In Latin
Paonia lactiflora
Bluewings
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Lamiales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Wishbone Flower
Season and care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Wishbone Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Paeonia Lactiflora and Wishbone Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paeonia Lactiflora season is Early Fall and Wishbone Flower season is Early Fall. The type of soil for Paeonia Lactiflora is Loamy, Well drained and for Wishbone Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paeonia Lactiflora is Neutral and for Wishbone Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Paeonia Lactiflora and Wishbone Flower Physical Information
Paeonia Lactiflora and Wishbone Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Paeonia Lactiflora height is 91.50 cm and width 91.50 cm whereas Wishbone Flower height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Paeonia Lactiflora and Wishbone Flower are as follows:
Paeonia Lactiflora flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
Paeonia Lactiflora leaf color: Green, Light Green
Wishbone Flower flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Wishbone Flower leaf color: Green
Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Wishbone Flower
Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Wishbone Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paeonia Lactiflora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wishbone Flower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paeonia Lactiflora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wishbone Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.