peony 'Vesuvian' · Paeonia 'Vesuvian'
Will grow well in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. Plant in autumn, add fertiliser in spring to promote good growth and mulch avoiding the stem area. Irrigate regularly until the plant becomes established after which it should not require routine watering. See tree peony cultivation for more details.
May be susceptible to a virus, honey fungus, Verticillium wilt, peony leaf blotch and peony wilt
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm and soil-dwelling swift moth caterpillar
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