Overview

Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Jazz' is a bushy, clump forming shrubs in the genus Paeonia, part of the Paeoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Jazz' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.

About

Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Jazz' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Paeonia genus, known for its bushy, clump-forming habit. Like other peonies, it features broad, lobed leaves and prominent, bowl-shaped blossoms that typically appear in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered positions with deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Suitable for a variety of soil types and pH levels, 'Pink Jazz' is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds.

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
UK hardiness
H6

Plant details

Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Jazz' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type
Shrubs
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Suggested uses
City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Jazz'

Propagation
Division, Lifting and dividing established clumps in autumn
Pest resistance
Leaf and bud eelworm, Swift moth caterpillar
Disease resistance
Virus, Honey fungus, Verticillium wilt, Peony leaf blotch, Peony wilt

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Jazz'?

Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Jazz' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Jazz' need?

Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Jazz' 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.

Is Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Jazz' hardy in the UK?

Paeonia lactiflora 'Pink Jazz' 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 lactiflora 'Pink Jazz'?

Division, Lifting and dividing established clumps in autumn.

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