PAEONIA
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PAEONIA
Commonly known as 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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Eelworms, viruses, peony grey mould blight (peony wilt), honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. France. 1893. Felix Crousse, Nancy -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rosy pink -
Double
Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing -
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
85-90cm (34-36in) -
Spread
85-90cm (34-36in)
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HerbaceousDeep green leaves and large, frilly flowers 15-20cm (6-8in) across, flecked with carmine-red in the centres. Outer petals are spreading, inner ones crowded and ruffled.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowersMildly scented.
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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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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Mature Size85-90cm (34-36in)
85-90cm (34-36in)
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