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Paeonia hybrids
Peony (Mixed Varieties)

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This size 20 in stock Product ID: 712712

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CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 2a

Plant Max Zone: 7b

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring, Early Summer

Flower Color: Mixed Colors, Multi-Colored

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green, Reddish Green

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium, High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low, Medium

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Rocky Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 1.5' - 2'

Width: 1.5' - 2'

Growth Rate: Slow, Medium

Service Life: Extremely long: over 20 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to Ground Around First Fall Freeze: No Winter Interest.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3, Small Grouping of 3-5

Best Side of House: South Exposure, East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought, Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Other Features not listed

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Foliage Disease, Root Rot Disease

Plant Limitations: May Needs Staking, Susceptible to Juglone / Black Walnut, Overused in the Landscape, May be Poisonous

Description

Peonies (Paeonia), along with roses are one of the most universally well-known flowers. The toughness and durability of this plant can be seen in cemeteries or around abandoned houses, surviving decades even 100 years or more without care. Peonies are native to China in cold continental climate areas but also do well in Kansas. Large flowers come in different shades of white, red, and pink. Peonies bloom usually around Memorial Day hence their popularity and cemeteries. Blooming lasts about 2 weeks but can be short-lived if a thunderstorm happens during the last week of blooming when petals are fully open. In zone 6 and south, the foliage is glossy green and attractive throughout the first half of summer. Usually, by late summer, foliage is tattered from drought stress and diseases. This has no ill effect on the health of the plant as it is already set its growth buds for next year. In northern areas (USDA zones 3-5), Peony foliage lasts all summer and turns a brilliant red and orange color in the fall. Due to its need for cold winters, peonies will not grow well further south than zone 8b. Gardeners in south Florida have had success getting peonies to bloom by dumping a bag of ice on the dormant plant every day for 5-6 weeks in winter: sounds like a lot of work huh! Due to its cold tolerance, peonies may be grown in above-ground pots or raised planters year-round. When planting outside, be careful to plant at the correct depth with pink buds slightly below the soil or plants will not bloom. Overall, peonies are a very reliable long-lived plant in Kansas surviving everything. But they do require some maintenance to look their best. Ultra cold-hardy plants from northern climates normally dislike our long hot humid summers; although we are on the Southern edge of this plant's adaptability, it still survives reasonably well here. Look for a cold microclimate planting location such as East or North exposure.

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