PAEONIA suffruticosa pink
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PAEONIA suffruticosa pink
Commonly known as Japanese tree paeony, Moutan
Tree Paeonies
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Brought into Japan in the 17th century -
Pests & Diseases
Eelworms, swift moth larvae, viruses, peony grey mould, honey fungus -
Place of origin
China -
DeciduousDark green leaves with leaflets deeply cut into pointed lobes.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Bowl-shaped15-30cm (6-12in) across
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Cup-shaped15-30cm (6-12in) across
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Elliptic
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright sparsely branched shrub
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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.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
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 Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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