Paeonia x smouthii
Paeonia
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Paeonia (Paeonia x smouthii) - Description
This hybrid Peony parents are P. lactiflora and P. tenuifolia. The foliage is fine cut with lots of segments (from it's parent P. tenuifolia). Single large, bright red flowers with yellow stamens stands above this fairly compact Peony that shouldn't exceed 32" in height or spread. This was originally a natural hybrid discovered amongst other Peonies in a garden and resulted in this unique, non fertile offspring.
Paeonia (Paeonia x smouthii) - 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.
Paeonia (Paeonia x smouthii) - 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.
Paeonia (Paeonia x smouthii) - Planting
All Peonies do best when planted in the fall. They can be planted as bare-root or from nursery containers.
Paeonia (Paeonia x smouthii) - Pest
Japanese beetle and nematodes. Paeonia is also vulnerible to wilt, tip blight, stem rot, leaf blotch, and ringspot virus.
Paeonia (Paeonia x smouthii) - Interesting facts
All parts of Paeonia can cause stomach upset if consumed.
Paeonia (Paeonia x smouthii) - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in deep, well-draining soil that is kept moist and rich.
