Paeonia 'Highdown'

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A large, deciduous perennial shrub with an interesting history (see article on RHS website). It has dark green, hairy leaves and very large and showy rose-scented pale purple flowers with dark purple markings in the centre, which age to white, appearing in the summer

Scientific classification

Species: Paeonia 'Highdown' (Paeonia 'Highdown')
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
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Paeonia 'Highdown'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Paeonia 'Highdown'

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Paeonia 'Highdown' care guide

Deep moderate watering, avoid wet crowns in winter
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Watering

Deep moderate watering, avoid wet crowns in winter

Fertilizing

Feed in spring and lightly after flowering

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 seed, seeds are doubly dormant needing two winters to germinate. There is a good chance that the young plants will be true to type or similar. Propagate by grafting, from semi-ripe cutting or try layering

Growing

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

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