Overview
Paeonia 'First Arrival' is a plant with a bushy, clump forming habit in the genus Paeonia, part of the Paeoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Paeonia 'First Arrival' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Paeonia 'First Arrival' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Paeonia genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered position with a south, west, or east-facing aspect. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H6. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, flower borders and beds, it can also be grown for cut flowers. Propagation is best achieved by division in autumn or early spring.
About the genus
The peony or paeony is any flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. Peonies are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. Scientists differ on the number of species that can be distinguished, ranging from 25 to 40, although the current consensus describes 33 known species.
Wikipedia contributors, "Peony", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Peony
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Paeonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Paeonia 'First Arrival' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Paeonia 'First Arrival'
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or early spring
- Pest resistance
- Leaf and bud eelworm, Soil-dwelling swift moth larvae
- Disease resistance
- Virus, Honey fungus, Verticillium wilt, Peony leaf blotch, Peony wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Paeonia 'First Arrival'?
Paeonia 'First Arrival' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Paeonia 'First Arrival' need?
Paeonia 'First Arrival' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Paeonia 'First Arrival' hardy in the UK?
Paeonia 'First Arrival' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Paeonia 'First Arrival'?
Division in autumn or early spring.
More in the Paeonia genus
- Paeoniapeony
- Paeonia 'Archangel'peony 'Archangel'
- Paeonia 'Chalice'Peony
- Paeonia 'Early Bird'Peony
- Paeonia 'Good Cheer'Peony
- Paeonia 'Moonrise'peony 'Moonrise'
- Paeonia 'White Innocence'peony 'White Innocence'
- Paeonia (Gansu Group) 'Highdown' (S)
