Paeonia veitchii
Veitch's Peony
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Veitch's Peony (Paeonia veitchii) - Description
Paeonia veitchii, or Veitch's peony, is native to a wide range of altitudes in central China. It's one of the shorter Paeonia, with a raspberry-magenta flower and fine foliage.
Veitch's Peony (Paeonia veitchii) - 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.
Veitch's Peony (Paeonia veitchii) - 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.
Veitch's Peony (Paeonia veitchii) - Planting
All Peonies do best when planted in the fall. They can be planted as bare-root or from nursery containers.
Veitch's Peony (Paeonia veitchii) - Pest
Japanese beetle and nematodes. Paeonia is also vulnerible to wilt, tip blight, stem rot, leaf blotch, and ringspot virus.
Veitch's Peony (Paeonia veitchii) - Interesting facts
All parts of Paeonia can cause stomach upset if consumed.
Veitch's Peony (Paeonia veitchii) - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in deep, well-draining soil that is kept moist and rich.
