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  • PAEONIA lutea
    PAEONIA lutea
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BERBERIS thunbergii 'Atropurpurea-nana' and PAEONIA lutea
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. DAPHNIPHYLLUM and PAEONIA ludlowii
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    PAEONIA lutea

    Commonly known as Tree paeony

    Tree Paeonies

    (delavayi var. delavayi f. lutea) - single yellow tree paeony
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £20.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Eelworms, viruses, peony grey mould blight (peony wilt). honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Tibet.
    • Deciduous
      Bright-green leaves each with 9 leaflets, deeply cut into pointed lobes.
    • Yellow
    • Cup-shaped
      To 12cm (5in) across.
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Lobed
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Vigorous, upright, sparsely branched shrub with horizontal to nodding flowers.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • 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)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich. Shelter from cold, drying winds.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • 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
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      2.5m (8ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
       
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