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Family description Paeonia.

Peony is a long lived herbaceous perennial producing stunning flowers in late spring. The annual shoots emerge from large underground tubers that resent disturbance. These plants are not recommended for any impatient gardener and should be considered a long-term investment. Often taking 3-5 years before the first solitary flower appears, the property is often sold before the original planter sees a flower. Once flowering size is obtained though, the display will increase each year until there may be more than 50 large flowers on each crown.

General care.

Remove dead flowers as soon as the display is finished, but do not cut the leaves off till autumn. In the autumn, the stalks should all be cut to ground level. During the winter months, top dress with compost or manure, and apply a slow acting fertilizer. When weeding or cultivating nearby, take care not to damage the tubers. Double varieties may require support during the flowering period.

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

No toxic, culinary or medicinal properties known.

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Species description. Paeonia lactiflora.

Herbaceous Peony widely grown for the garden with countless cultivars.

Display characteristics for Paeonia lactiflora.

• Plant type: Dicotyledon. Deciduous
• Habit: Rounded
• Type: Herbaceous. Tuber.
• Height: 0.80 mtr.
• Spread: 0.60 mtr.
• Attractive to wildlife: None
• Preferred soil type: Clay. Loam. Silt.
• Soil moisture requirement: Medium
• Soil ph: Undefined
• Suitable position: Border.
• Light requirements: Full sun. Part sun.
• Summer water requirements: Medium
• Winter water requirements: None
• Minimum temperature: -20 °c
• Safe Minimum temperature: -10 °c
• Safe Maximum temperature: 30 °c
• Maximum temperature: 0 °c
• Wind tolerance: Medium
• Salt tolerance: None
• Drought tolerance: Medium
• Waterlogging tolerance: Low
• Toxicity-Edibility: Ethnic foodstuff. Use with caution.
• Bloom attributes: Flower arrangement. Showy display.
• Foliage attributes: Edible.
• Berry attributes: Undefined
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