Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
not available
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
red willow
Peony
In Hindi
silky dogwood
Peony
In German
silky dogwood
Pfingstrose
In French
silky dogwood
Pivoine
In Spanish
silky dogwood
Peonía
In Greek
silky dogwood
παιωνία
In Portuguese
silky dogwood
Peônia
In Polish
silky dogwood
Piwonia
In Latin
silky dogwood
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Not Available
Family
Cornaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silky Dogwood and Peony
Season and care of Silky Dogwood and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Silky Dogwood and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silky Dogwood season is Summer and Fall and Peony season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peony is Neutral.
Silky Dogwood and Peony Physical Information
Silky Dogwood and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Silky Dogwood and Peony are as follows:
Silky Dogwood flower color: Ivory
Silky Dogwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silky Dogwood and Peony
Care of Silky Dogwood and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silky Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Silky Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.