PAEONIA

Commonly known as Paeony, Peony

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.

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Good to know
Long-lived but resent disturbance. Grown for their large, brightly-coloured flowers and bold dissected leaves.
Place of origin
Western North America and Europe to eastern Asia.
Herbaceous
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Scented flowers
Some scented.
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
Rabbit Resistant

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PAEONIA delavayi

Tree paeony

Tree paeony with single deep crimson red flowers

1.5 to 2 Litre

£20.00

PAEONIA lutea

Tree paeony

(delavayi var. delavayi f. lutea) - single yellow tree paeony

2 to 3 Litre

£20.00

Available late spring to early summer 2026
Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

PAEONIA suffruticosa black

Japanese tree paeony

1 to 1.5 Litre

£25.00

Available Early Spring 2026
Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.