Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Leaf Blotch, Ringspot virus, Stem rot, Tip blight, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Alterative, Analgesic, Anodyne, anti inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Double Pink Peony, Garden Peony
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Double Pink Peony
In German
Red Buckeye
Doppelte rosa Pfingstrosen
In French
Red Buckeye
Double Rose pivoine
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Doble Pink Peony
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Διπλό Ροζ Παιωνία
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Duplo Pink Peony
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Podwójne Pink Peony
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Geminus Pink AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dilleniales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Double Pink Peony
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Double Pink Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Double Pink Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Double Pink Peony season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Double Pink Peony is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Double Pink Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Double Pink Peony Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Double Pink Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Double Pink Peony height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Double Pink Peony are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Double Pink Peony flower color: White and Light Pink
- Double Pink Peony leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Red Buckeye and Double Pink Peony
Care of Red Buckeye and Double Pink Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Double Pink Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Double Pink Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.