Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
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
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Peony
Greek Juniper
In German
Pfingstrose
Wacholder
In French
Pivoine
Genévrier
In Spanish
Peonía
Juniperus
In Greek
παιωνία
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Peônia
Jałowiec
In Polish
Piwonia
Juniperus
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Not Available
Pinales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Peony and Juniper
Season and care of Peony and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Juniper season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peony and Juniper Physical Information
Peony and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peony and Juniper are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Peony and Juniper
Care of Peony and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.