PAEONIA
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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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Scented flowersSome scented.
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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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