Overview
Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine' is a herbaceous perennial in the genus Paeonia, part of the Paeoniaceae family. Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils and neutral and slightly acidic to slightly alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include border, cut flower and garden specimen.
About
A herbaceous peony cultivar with large, semi-double to double flowers that are white with a distinctive red or pink center, resembling the colors of watermelon.
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
- well-drained, fertile
- Soil pH
- neutral, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moist, well-drained
- Exposure
- sheltered from strong winds
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- herbaceous perennial
- Suggested uses
- border, cut flower, garden specimen
- Fragrance
- mildly fragrant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine'
- Cultivation
- Plant in autumn or early spring; requires good drainage and a sunny position; avoid planting too deep.
- Pruning
- Cut back foliage to ground level in autumn after it dies back.
- Propagation
- division of root clumps in autumn
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine'?
Plant in autumn or early spring; requires good drainage and a sunny position; avoid planting too deep.
Where is the best place to plant Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine'?
Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered from strong winds positions.
What soil does Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine' need?
Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine' grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. It prefers neutral and slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moist to well-drained.
How do I prune Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine'?
Cut back foliage to ground level in autumn after it dies back.
Is Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine' hardy in the UK?
Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Paeonia 'Watermelon Wine'?
Division of root clumps in autumn.
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)
