PAEONIA
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PAEONIA
Commonly known as Moutan, Tree paeony
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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Pests & Diseases
Eelworms, swift moth larvae, viruses, peony grey mould blight (peony wilt), honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. France, 1907. Louis Henry. -
DeciduousMid-green leaves with pointed lobes.
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Height
To 2m (6ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub. Flowers 20cm (8in) across.
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Scented flowersVery fragrant.
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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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skin irritant
(May be a skin irritant to pets) -
Mature Sizeto 2m (6ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Paeonies - Care Guide
