Peony

Mahonia

About Peony and Mahonia

Peony

Mahonia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Asia, North America, Southern Europe

China

Types

Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White

Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii

Number of Varieties

30180

0 40000

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Habitat

Hillside, Woods

Dry areas, Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

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

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

76.20 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

61.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loamy

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy

Clay, Loam

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 leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Mulch, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses

Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants

Birds

Allergy

Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root, Seeds

Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Paeonia suffruticosa

MAHONIA fortunei

Common Name

Peony

Mahonia

In Hindi

Peony

Mahonia

In German

Pfingstrose

Mahonia

In French

Pivoine

Mahonia

In Spanish

Peonía

Mahonia

In Greek

παιωνία

Mahonia

In Portuguese

Peônia

mahonia

In Polish

Piwonia

Mahonia

In Latin

AGLAOPHOTIS

Mahonia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ranunculales

Family

Paeoniaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Paeonia

Mahonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3070

1 27800

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Properties of Peony and Mahonia

Wondering what are the properties of Peony and Mahonia? We provide you with everything About Peony and Mahonia. Peony doesn't have thorns and Mahonia doesn't have thorns. Also Peony does not have fragrant flowers. Peony has allergic reactions like and Mahonia has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peony and Mahonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Peony and Mahonia

Season and care of Peony and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Mahonia season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.

Peony and Mahonia Physical Information

Peony and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peony and Mahonia are as follows:

Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Peony and Mahonia

Care of Peony and Mahonia 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 Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.