peony 'Red Magic'
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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to around 90cm high, with leaves divided into narrow green leaflets. In late spring and early summer produces large, densely double, deep reddish-pink flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- peony 'Red Magic' (Paeonia 'Red Magic')
- 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
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Distribution of peony 'Red Magic'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of peony 'Red Magic'
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peony 'Red Magic' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back to ground level in autumn, to remove dead foliage and reduce the risk of disease
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, lifting and dividing established clumps in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow 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
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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 swift moth caterpillar
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