Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Beauty'
Japanese Peony
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Japanese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Beauty') - Description
The gorgeous, deep red blossoms of 'Nippon Beauty' have prominent central buttons of petaloids (tiny petals) of the same color, but have a flush of yellow for some impressive contrast that really makes these blooms stand out. These flowers hold up well against the background of thick, dark green foliage. Watch for these blooms to erupt prolifically in midsummer all over your shrubs.
Japanese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Beauty') - 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.
Japanese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Beauty') - 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.
Japanese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Beauty') - Planting
All Peonies do best when planted in the fall. They can be planted as bare-root or from nursery containers.
Japanese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Beauty') - Pest
Japanese beetle and nematodes. Paeonia is also vulnerible to wilt, tip blight, stem rot, leaf blotch, and ringspot virus.
Japanese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Beauty') - Interesting facts
All parts of Paeonia can cause stomach upset if consumed.
Japanese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Nippon Beauty') - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in deep, well-draining soil that is kept moist and rich.
