Paeonia x 'Dark Pink (Shan Hu Tai)'
Oriental Tree Peony
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Oriental Tree Peony (Paeonia x 'Dark Pink (Shan Hu Tai)') - Description
Exquisite coral red 6" flowers against dark green leaves. Sturdy, free blooming plants only 3 foot tall. Prized by collectors. Tree Peonies are loved by everyone who has ever seen them in bloom and last a lifetime in the garden. A deciduous shrub, not a tree, the tree peony has woody stems and grows to a height of 3-6 feet, often with a wider spread. These gorgeous cultivars are imported from the Orient, where for many centuries they have had an exalted place in the culture. A mature shrub produces dozens of huge, long lasting, silken blooms that delight the eye in May-June, depending on cultivar and climate. Plant one as a specimen in a prominent place in the garden, or plant several in a mixed border surrounded with summer-blooming perennials. They like sun or part shade, and rich, well drained soil.
Oriental Tree Peony (Paeonia x 'Dark Pink (Shan Hu Tai)') - 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.
Oriental Tree Peony (Paeonia x 'Dark Pink (Shan Hu Tai)') - 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.
Oriental Tree Peony (Paeonia x 'Dark Pink (Shan Hu Tai)') - Planting
All Peonies do best when planted in the fall. They can be planted as bare-root or from nursery containers.
Oriental Tree Peony (Paeonia x 'Dark Pink (Shan Hu Tai)') - Pest
Japanese beetle and nematodes. Paeonia is also vulnerible to wilt, tip blight, stem rot, leaf blotch, and ringspot virus.
Oriental Tree Peony (Paeonia x 'Dark Pink (Shan Hu Tai)') - Interesting facts
All parts of Paeonia can cause stomach upset if consumed.
Oriental Tree Peony (Paeonia x 'Dark Pink (Shan Hu Tai)') - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in deep, well-draining soil that is kept moist and rich.
