Chinese peony
Also known as: edible-rooted peony; white-fruited peony
P. lactiflora is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial to about 60cm with large, dark green leaves with nine leaflets. Scented, white or pale pink flowers up to 10cm across, with pale yellow stamens,are produced in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora)
- Genus
- Paeonia
- Family
- Paeoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Chinese peony
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Chinese peony
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Chinese peony care guide
- Keep soil moist in spring, slightly drier in summer
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil moist in spring, slightly drier in summer
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply in early spring and after flowering
Pruning
PruningRemove dead flowers as they fade, then cut plant back as the foliage dies down in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or early spring
Growing
GrowingBest in a deep, fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Long-lived but resents disturbance. See herbaceous peony cultivation for further information.
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Common pests and 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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