Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Peony
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In German
Pfingstrose
Lychee
In Portuguese
Peônia
lichia
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Paeoniaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Paeonia
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Peony and Lychee
Season and care of Peony and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Lychee season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Peony and Lychee Physical Information
Peony and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Peony and Lychee are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Peony and Lychee
Care of Peony and Lychee 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 Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.