Planting and Growing Paeonia 'Highdown'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep moderate watering, avoid wet crowns in winter |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Feed in spring and lightly after flowering |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Paeonia 'Highdown'?
Deep moderate watering, avoid wet crowns in winter
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Paeonia 'Highdown'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Paeonia 'Highdown'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Paeonia 'Highdown'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Paeonia 'Highdown'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Paeonia 'Highdown'?
Feed in spring and lightly after flowering
Learn more →How to Prune Paeonia 'Highdown'?
Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Learn more →How to Propagate Paeonia 'Highdown'?
Propagate by seed, seeds are doubly dormant needing two winters to germinate. There is a good chance that the young plants will be true to type or similar. Propagate by grafting, from semi-ripe cutting or try layering
Learn more →How to Transplant Paeonia 'Highdown'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Paeonia 'Highdown' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Paeonia 'Highdown'?
Best grown in neutral, humus rich soils, but slightly acid or slightly alkaline soils are tolerated. Good drainage is essential. Ideally, plant in a sunny position. Can be grown in light shade, but the plants may become straggly. Fully hardy, but young foliage and flowers can be damaged by late frost. See tree peony cultivation for further information
Learn more →How to Repot Paeonia 'Highdown'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Paeonia 'Highdown'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a virus, honey fungus, Verticillium wilt, peony leaf blotch and peony wilt
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm and soil-dwelling swift moth larvae
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Paeonia 'Highdown'
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