Paeonia 'luteaSouv. de LotharParlasca' — Bushy

Overview

Paeonia 'luteaSouv. de LotharParlasca' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Paeonia, part of the Paeoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Paeonia 'luteaSouv. de LotharParlasca' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.

About

Paeonia 'luteaSouv. de LotharParlasca' is a bushy cultivar of the genus Paeonia, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with east, south, or west-facing aspects. This peony adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. 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.

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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: H5

Plant details

Paeonia 'luteaSouv. de LotharParlasca' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Paeonia 'luteaSouv. de LotharParlasca'

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 'luteaSouv. de LotharParlasca'?

Paeonia 'luteaSouv. de LotharParlasca' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Paeonia 'luteaSouv. de LotharParlasca' need?

Paeonia 'luteaSouv. de LotharParlasca' 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.