Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Western Asia
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
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
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, 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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Attracts
Ants
Birds, Flies
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Peony
Sweet Cherry
In German
Pfingstrose
Süße Kirsche
In French
Pivoine
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Peonía
Cereza dulce
In Greek
παιωνία
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Peônia
Cereja doce
In Polish
Piwonia
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Paeoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Peony and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Peony and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Sweet Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Peony and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Peony and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Peony and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Peony and Sweet Cherry
Care of Peony and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.