Paeonia suffruticosa 'Top Brass'

Double Peony

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Common Name:

Double Peony

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Silver

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

185 cm

Maximum width:

215 cm

Double Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Top Brass') - Description

Fragrant showstoppers in the June garden, incomparable for cutting. Double Lactiflora Hybrids. The "Queen of Garden Flowers" reigns supreme. Peony flowers are full and large (5-7" across), and their fragrance is enticing and sweet. Their desirability as cut flowers is legendary. Even after blooming, the foliage continues to add interest in the garden and is useful in floral arrangements. Burpee's low maintenance varieties thrive in full sun and rich, deeply cultivated, well-drained soil. May require staking to keep heavy blooms from flopping.

Double Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Top Brass') - 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.

Double Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Top Brass') - 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.

Double Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Top Brass') - Planting

All Peonies do best when planted in the fall. They can be planted as bare-root or from nursery containers.

Double Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Top Brass') - Pest

Japanese beetle and nematodes. Paeonia is also vulnerible to wilt, tip blight, stem rot, leaf blotch, and ringspot virus.

Double Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Top Brass') - Interesting facts

All parts of Paeonia can cause stomach upset if consumed.

Double Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Top Brass') - Soil and irrigation

Grows best in deep, well-draining soil that is kept moist and rich.