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PAEONIA
Commonly known as Tree paeony
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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Deciduous2-pinnate, dark-green leaves, the leaflets deeply cut into pointed lobes.
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RedCrimson red
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, sparsely branched shrub. Horizontal to nodding flowers have conspicuous leafy bracts beneath
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesEelworms, viruses, peony grey mould blight (peony wilt), honey fungus.Place of originChina.
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Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped5-6cm (2-2½in) across.SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsAlkaline / Chalk lovingFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Toxic - Category CSkin irritant(May be a skin irritant to pets)
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
2m (6½ft)
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1.2m (4ft) |
Buy Varieties of PAEONIA
Tree Paeonies

PAEONIA ludlowii
(lutea var ludowii) - single yellow tree paeony

PAEONIA suffruticosa black

PAEONIA suffruticosa pink

PAEONIA suffruticosa purple

PAEONIA suffruticosa red

PAEONIA suffruticosa white

PAEONIA suffruticosa yellow
Herbaceous Paeonies

PAEONIA 'Albert Crousse'
rosy pink double


PAEONIA 'Bowl of Beauty'
rose with yellow stamens

PAEONIA daurica
perennial herbaceous peony, varying in colour from white, pink to yellow


PAEONIA 'Duchess de Nemours'
creamy-white double yellow heart


PAEONIA 'Felix Crousse'
beautiful carmine-red

PAEONIA 'Karl Rosenfield'
fragrant double magenta flowers.


PAEONIA mlokosewitschii
Molly the Witch - blue-green leaves and single yellow flowers


PAEONIA 'Sarah Bernhardt'
pink double with silvery margins

PAEONIA 'White Wings'
large white single
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