Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-6
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Hardwood Cuttings, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants
Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Peony
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Peony
Silverberry
In German
Pfingstrose
Silverberry
In French
Pivoine
Silverberry
In Spanish
Peonía
Silverberry
In Greek
παιωνία
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Peônia
Silverberry
In Polish
Piwonia
Silverberry
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Rhamnales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Peony and Silverberry
Season and care of Peony and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Silverberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peony and Silverberry Physical Information
Peony and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peony and Silverberry are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Peony and Silverberry
Care of Peony and Silverberry 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 Silverberry pruning is done 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.