Overview
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Claude Tain' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Paeonia, part of the Paeoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Claude Tain' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH.
About
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Claude Tain' is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Paeonia in the Paeoniaceae family. This bushy, clump-forming peony grows to a height and spread of 0.5 to 1 metre, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. It has deciduous foliage and thrives in moist but well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Preferring full sun to partial shade and a sheltered position with east, south, or west-facing aspects, it is of interest during the spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Paeonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
Plant details
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Claude Tain' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Claude Tain'?
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Claude Tain' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Claude Tain' need?
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Claude Tain' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Claude Tain' grow?
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Claude Tain' reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
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