Planting and Growing Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'
| 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 | Chalk · Clay · Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Feed in spring and lightly after flowering |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
Deep moderate watering, avoid wet crowns in winter
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
Feed in spring and lightly after flowering
Learn more →How to Prune Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
Cut back to ground level in autumn, to remove dead foliage and reduce the risk of disease
Learn more →How to Propagate Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
Propagate by division, lifting and dividing established clumps in autumn
Learn more →How to Transplant Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
Grow in deep, rich, well-drained soil, ideally in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Will not tolerate waterlogging. Flowers may need support, see staking perennials. See herbaceous peony cultivation for more detailed advice
Learn more →How to Repot Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'?
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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 swift moth caterpillar
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'
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