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
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Paeonia 'Highdown' · Pests & diseases
Paeonia 'Highdown' · 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
Watering: Deep moderate watering, avoid wet crowns in winterSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed