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. 'Dou Lu' is a garden treasure.
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