Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, 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
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Peony
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In German
Pfingstrose
Königinblume
In French
Pivoine
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Peonía
Banabá Plant
In Greek
παιωνία
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Peônia
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Piwonia
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Myrtales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Paeonia
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peony and Pride of India
Season and care of Peony and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Pride of India season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Peony and Pride of India Physical Information
Peony and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Peony and Pride of India are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peony and Pride of India
Care of Peony and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.