PAEONIA
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PAEONIA
Commonly known as Moutan, 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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Grown for their bold, dissected leaves and showy flowers. -
Medicinal properties
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Pests & Diseases
Swift moth larvae, eelworms, viruses, peony wilt, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousEach leaf has 9 elliptic or oval leaflets, deeply cut into pointed lobes.
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Bowl-shaped
15-30cm (6-12in) across -
Cup-shaped
15-30cm (6-12in) across
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Height
To 2.2m (7ft) -
Spread
To 2.2m (7ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, sparsely branched shrub. Some flowers have maroon marks at the bases.
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Scented flowersSome slightly fragrant
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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skin irritant
(May be a skin irritant to pets) -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Sizeto 2.2m (7ft)
to 2.2m (7ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Paeonies - Care Guide
