Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Grass
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
China
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Peony
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Peony
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Pfingstrose
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Pivoine
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Peonía
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
παιωνία
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Peônia
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Piwonia
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Poales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peony and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Peony and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peony and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Peony and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Peony and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Peony and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Peony and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.