About
A tree peony, with a deciduous, shrubby habit with large, deeply cut, ornamental leaves. Enormous, silky flowers up to 25cm across open on woody stems in late spring. The cultivar 'Da Hong Ye' is widely admired.
About the genus
Paeonia may be herbaceous perennials or deciduous sub-shrubs with large, divided leaves and showy large bowl-shaped flowers, usually in early summer
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, sheltered borders. A jewel of the spring garden
Care notes
CultivationDeep, fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered spot with morning shade. Plant graft union 10cm below soil
PruningMinimal pruning. Remove dead wood in spring
PropagationGraft onto herbaceous rootstock, or layer low branches
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistancePeony wilt in humid conditions. Shelter from late frosts