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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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Deciduous2-pinnate, dark-green leaves, the leaflets deeply cut into pointed lobes.
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RedCrimson red -
Height2m (6½ft) -
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) -
Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesEelworms, viruses, peony grey mould blight (peony wilt), honey fungus.
Place of originChina. -
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 C
Skin irritant(May be a skin irritant to pets) -
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Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Paeonies - Care Guide
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Tree Paeonies
PAEONIA ludlowii
Tree paeony
(lutea var ludowii) - single yellow tree paeony
PAEONIA rockii
Paeony
a beautiful species with very large single pale flesh-pink flowers marked at the base with a maroon splash
PAEONIA suffruticosa black
Japanese tree paeony, Moutan
PAEONIA suffruticosa orange
Japanese tree paeony, Moutan
PAEONIA suffruticosa pink
Japanese tree paeony, Moutan
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
PAEONIA suffruticosa purple
Japanese tree paeony, Moutan
PAEONIA suffruticosa red
Japanese tree paeony, Moutan
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
PAEONIA suffruticosa white
Japanese tree paeony, Moutan
PAEONIA suffruticosa yellow
Japanese tree paeony, Moutan
Herbaceous Paeonies
PAEONIA 'Albert Crousse'
Paeony
rosy pink double
PAEONIA 'Bowl of Beauty'
Paeony
rose with yellow stamens
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £16.00 each
£18.50 each
PAEONIA daurica
Paeony
perennial herbaceous peony, varying in colour from white, pink to yellow
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
PAEONIA 'Duchess de Nemours'
Paeony
creamy-white double yellow heart
PAEONIA 'Felix Crousse'
Paeony
beautiful carmine-red
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £16.00 each
£18.50 each
PAEONIA 'Karl Rosenfield'
Paeony
fragrant double magenta flowers.
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £16.00 each
£18.50 each
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