Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
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Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Acicular
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Peony
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Peony
Pelargonium
In German
Pfingstrose
Pelargonium
In French
Pivoine
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Peonía
Pelargonium
In Greek
παιωνία
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Peônia
pelargônio
In Polish
Piwonia
Pelargonium
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Paeoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Paeonia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Peony and Pelargonium
Season and care of Peony and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Pelargonium season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Peony and Pelargonium Physical Information
Peony and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peony and Pelargonium are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Peony and Pelargonium
Care of Peony and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.