Paeonia suffruticosa

Japanese Tree Peony

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Common Name:

Japanese Tree Peony

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Silver

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

150 cm

Maximum width:

150 cm

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) - Description

Paeonia suffruticosa is known as the Japanese Tree Peony this has almost too many varietals to list. Nice in size and shape it gets to about 7' high by 7' wide and features large blooms in single, semi double, and double. Color range includes white, pink, red, purple, and salmon with all combinations there within. This Peony loves being in a spot with some afternoon shade, but can handle full sunlight if given enough moisture. Usually Japanese Tree Peonies are grafted onto rootstock as opposed to Chinese Tree Peonies.

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) - Blooming

Large, bright flowers in a range of colors followed by pod-like fruits containing sometimes black or red seeds. Herbaceous Peonies bloom best when they have a sufficient winter chill. Although they can survive intense heat in the summer, the flowers will not last as long if temperatures get too hot.

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) - Growth

Peonies are long lived plants that provide nice cut-flowers and are very suitable to be used as big perennial borders. They can withstand summer heat and winter chill rather successfully. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Larger species may need support.

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) - Planting

All Peonies do best when planted in the fall. They can be planted as bare-root or from nursery containers.

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) - Pest

Japanese beetle and nematodes. Paeonia is also vulnerible to wilt, tip blight, stem rot, leaf blotch, and ringspot virus.

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) - Interesting facts

All parts of Paeonia can cause stomach upset if consumed.

Japanese Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) - Soil and irrigation

Grows best in deep, well-draining soil that is kept moist and rich.