Paeonia x 'Mix of Pinks, White and Red'

Peony

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Common Name:

Peony

Plant Type:

Annual

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Peony (Paeonia x 'Mix of Pinks, White and Red') - 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.

Peony (Paeonia x 'Mix of Pinks, White and Red') - 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.

Peony (Paeonia x 'Mix of Pinks, White and Red') - 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.

Peony (Paeonia x 'Mix of Pinks, White and Red') - Planting

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

Peony (Paeonia x 'Mix of Pinks, White and Red') - Pest

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

Peony (Paeonia x 'Mix of Pinks, White and Red') - Interesting facts

All parts of Paeonia can cause stomach upset if consumed.

Peony (Paeonia x 'Mix of Pinks, White and Red') - Soil and irrigation

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