wild peony

Also known as: coral peony; English peony

P. mascula is an erect, herbaceous perennial with bluish-green leaves divided into nine leaflets. Single, scented, deep purplish-red or rose pink flowers, 7-13cm across, with a boss of dark yellow stamens, are produced in spring

Scientific classification

Species: wild peony (Paeonia mascula)
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
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Distribution of wild peony

Distribution map

Southern Europe to Iran

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Culture

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Quick identification of wild peony

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wild peony care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Remove dead flowers as they fade, then cut back plant as the foliage dies down in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in autumn or early winter (may take two or three years to germinate), or by division in autumn or early spring

Growing

Best 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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