Paeonia lactiflora
Peonies are among the most beloved garden plants in the world. Their enormous, fragrant blooms in shades of blush pink, deep crimson, and pure white are the highlight of the early summer garden. Once established, peonies are remarkably long-lived — a well-planted peony can bloom for 50 years or more with minimal care.
Full sun to partial shade
Weekly
Medium
5–25°C
Medium (60–90 cm)
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Care Guide
Planting
Plant in autumn with the eyes (buds) no more than 2.5 cm below the soil surface.
Sunlight
Choose a sunny spot with at least 4–6 hours of sun daily.
Staking
Support heavy blooms with peony rings or bamboo stakes.
After flowering
Deadhead spent blooms and allow foliage to die back naturally in autumn.
Failure to flower
Planted too deep or too much shade. Eyes should be no more than 2.5 cm deep.
Botrytis (grey mould)
Improve air circulation and remove affected stems promptly.
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