Paeonia lactiflora
Chinese Peony
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Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) - Description
This can also be referred to as the garden Peony or the Chinese Peony. Color variety in this species runs from white to a dark pink that is almost red. Long living and hates to be moved, so give this peony a place that you can see working for the next 50 years!
Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) - 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.
Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) - 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.
Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) - Planting
All Peonies do best when planted in the fall. They can be planted as bare-root or from nursery containers.
Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) - Pest
Japanese beetle and nematodes. Paeonia is also vulnerible to wilt, tip blight, stem rot, leaf blotch, and ringspot virus.
Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) - Interesting facts
All parts of Paeonia can cause stomach upset if consumed.
Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in deep, well-draining soil that is kept moist and rich.
