PAEONIA mlokosewitschii
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PAEONIA mlokosewitschii
Commonly known as Caucasian paeony, Molly the witch
Herbaceous Paeonies
Single lemon-yellow flowers with pale yellow stamens
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
P. daurica subsp. mlokosewitschii. Aka Molly-the-witch -
Pests & Diseases
Swift moth larvae, eelworms, viruses, paeony wilt, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
The Caucasus -
Yellow
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Bowl-shaped
10-12cm (4-5in) across with broad, oval petals and yellow stamens -
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
65-90cm (26-36in) -
Spread
65-90cm (26-36in)
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HerbaceousErect perennial. Each leaf divided into 9, sometimes red-margined, leaflets.
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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) -
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 Size65-90cm (26-36in)
65-90cm (26-36in)
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