Paeonia tenuifolia 'Early Scout'
Fernleaf Peony
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Fernleaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia 'Early Scout') - Description
An historical Peony, as it was brought west on covered wagons in the 1800's by settlers wanting to beautify their new homesteads. In late spring, dark red, single flowers sit atop sturdy stems with attractive, dissected leaves. The foliage remains attractive throughout the season, thus making it an excellent landscape plant. Peony 'Early Scout' is a gold medal winner by the American Peony Society. The Fernleaf varieties may be a little harder to find, and are usually more expensive due to their difficulty in propagating new plants.
Fernleaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia 'Early Scout') - Blooming
Large, bright flowers in a range of colors followed by pod-like fruits containing sometimes black or red seeds. Herbaceous Peonies bloom best when they have a sufficient winter chill. Although they can survive intense heat in the summer, the flowers will not last as long if temperatures get too hot.
Fernleaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia 'Early Scout') - Growth
Peonies are long lived plants that provide nice cut-flowers and are very suitable to be used as big perennial borders. They can withstand summer heat and winter chill rather successfully. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Larger species may need support.
Fernleaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia 'Early Scout') - Planting
All Peonies do best when planted in the fall. They can be planted as bare-root or from nursery containers.
Fernleaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia 'Early Scout') - Pest
Japanese beetle and nematodes. Paeonia is also vulnerible to wilt, tip blight, stem rot, leaf blotch, and ringspot virus.
Fernleaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia 'Early Scout') - Interesting facts
All parts of Paeonia can cause stomach upset if consumed.
Fernleaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia 'Early Scout') - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in deep, well-draining soil that is kept moist and rich.
