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PAEONIA
Commonly known as Moutan, Tree paeony
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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DeciduousMid-green leaves with pointed lobes.
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HeightTo 2m (6ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub. Flowers 20cm (8in) across.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesEelworms, swift moth larvae, viruses, peony grey mould blight (peony wilt), honey fungus.Place of originGarden origin. France, 1907. Louis Henry.
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Flower ShapeDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Scented PlantsScented flowersVery fragrant.
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Toxic - Category CSkin irritant(May be a skin irritant to pets)
to 2m (6ft)
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Buy Varieties of PAEONIA
Tree Paeonies
PAEONIA delavayi
tree paeony with single deep crimson red flowers
PAEONIA ludlowii
(lutea var ludowii) - single yellow tree paeony
PAEONIA rockii
a beautiful species with very large single pale flesh-pink flowers marked at the base with a maroon splash
PAEONIA suffruticosa black
PAEONIA suffruticosa orange
PAEONIA suffruticosa pink
PAEONIA suffruticosa purple
PAEONIA suffruticosa red
PAEONIA suffruticosa white
PAEONIA suffruticosa yellow
Herbaceous Paeonies
PAEONIA 'Albert Crousse'
rosy pink double
PAEONIA 'Bowl of Beauty'
rose with yellow stamens
PAEONIA daurica
perennial herbaceous peony, varying in colour from white, pink to yellow
PAEONIA 'Duchess de Nemours'
creamy-white double yellow heart
PAEONIA 'Felix Crousse'
beautiful carmine-red