PAEONIA
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PAEONIA
Commonly known as Caucasian paeony, Molly the witch
All flower MAY-JUN
Genus of about 30 species of clump-forming herbaceous perennials, and deciduous and sometimes suckering subshrubs known generally as tree peonies. These have woody stems with lax branches with some species reaching 2.5m (8ft) in height. Herbaceous peonies have attractive large dissected leaves and flowers are large, sometimes very showy and fragrant in some varieties though the flowering period, in early summer, is short-lived at 7-10 days. Outrageously beautiful is a description commonly applied. Although said to resent disturbance, careful handling should not cause a setback.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
P. daurica subsp. mlokosewitschii. Aka Molly-the-witch -
Pests & Diseases
Swift moth larvae, eelworms, viruses, paeony wilt, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
The Caucasus -
Yellow
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Bowl-shaped10-12cm (4-5in) across with broad, oval petals and yellow stamens
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
65-90cm (26-36in) -
Spread
65-90cm (26-36in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Erect perennial. Each leaf divided into 9, sometimes red-margined, leaflets.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size65-90cm (26-36in)
65-90cm (26-36in)
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- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Paeonies - Care Guide
