peony 'Vesuvian'

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An upright, branching, deciduous shrub with attractive large, dissected, dark green leaves. Large and showy, spicily scented, saucer-shaped, double flowers borne from late spring into early summer have deep crimson petals with a golden yellow centre. Has a late flowering period

Scientific classification

Species: peony 'Vesuvian' (Paeonia 'Vesuvian')
Genus: Paeonia
Family: Paeoniaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of peony 'Vesuvian'

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Quick identification of peony 'Vesuvian'

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peony 'Vesuvian' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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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

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by grafting, from a semi-ripe cutting or layering

Growing

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.

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