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PAEONIA
Commonly known as 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.
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Deciduous - 2-pinnate, dark-green leaves, the leaflets deeply cut into pointed lobes.
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Red - crimson red -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright, sparsely branched shrub. Horizontal to nodding flowers have conspicuous leafy bracts beneath
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy 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) -
Full sun - shelter from cold, drying winds -
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - eelworms, viruses, peony grey mould blight (peony wilt), honey fungus. -
Place of origin - China. -
Flower Shape - Saucer-shaped - - 5-6cm (2-2½in) across.
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Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Alkaline / Chalk loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Paeonies - Care Guide
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Buy Varieties of PAEONIA
PAEONIA mlokosewitschii >
Commonly known as: Caucasian paeony.
Molly the Witch - blue-green leaves and single yellow flowers
PAEONIA 'Moon River' >
Commonly known as: Paeony.
Creamy white double flowers with blush of pink. Compact habit
PAEONIA tenuifolia >
Commonly known as: Fern leaf peony.
Deep green divided leaves and cup-shaped single deep red scented flowers. Slow growing
