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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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1.5m (5ft) |
Buy Varieties of PAEONIA
Tree Paeonies
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA ludlowii](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Paeonia_lutea_var.Ludlowii.jpg)
PAEONIA ludlowii
(lutea var ludowii) - single yellow tree paeony
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA rockii](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paeonia_rockii_3087.jpg)
PAEONIA rockii
a beautiful species with very large single pale flesh-pink flowers marked at the base with a maroon splash
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA suffruticosa black](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paeonia_suffruticosa_black.jpg)
PAEONIA suffruticosa black
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA suffruticosa orange](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paeonia_orange_5965.jpg)
PAEONIA suffruticosa orange
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA suffruticosa pink](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paneoia_suffruticosa_pink.jpg)
PAEONIA suffruticosa pink
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA suffruticosa purple](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paneoia_suffruticosa_purple.jpg)
PAEONIA suffruticosa purple
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA suffruticosa red](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paeonia_suffruticosa_red.jpg)
PAEONIA suffruticosa red
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA suffruticosa white](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paneoia_suffruticosa_white.jpg)
PAEONIA suffruticosa white
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA suffruticosa yellow](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paeonia_suffruticosa_yellow.jpg)
PAEONIA suffruticosa yellow
Herbaceous Paeonies
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA 'Albert Crousse'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paeonia_albert_crousse.jpg)
PAEONIA 'Albert Crousse'
rosy pink double
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA 'Bowl of Beauty'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paeonia_bowl_of_beauty_2.jpg)
PAEONIA 'Bowl of Beauty'
rose with yellow stamens
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA daurica](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paeonia_daurica_6971.jpg)
PAEONIA daurica
perennial herbaceous peony, varying in colour from white, pink to yellow
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA 'Duchess de Nemours'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paeonia_duchess_de_nemours_3082s.jpg)
PAEONIA 'Duchess de Nemours'
creamy-white double yellow heart
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA 'Felix Crousse'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paeonia_felix_crousse.jpg)
PAEONIA 'Felix Crousse'
beautiful carmine-red
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PAEONIA 'Karl Rosenfield'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/paeonia_karl_rosenfield_5842.jpg)
PAEONIA 'Karl Rosenfield'
fragrant double magenta flowers.
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