peony 'Unique'
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An intersectional or Itoh peony which is an upright and bushy herbaceous perennial with attractive dissected dark green foliage tinged red in spring. Short, erect stems holding showy, spicily scented, saucer-shaped bright scarlet red flowers with a centre of yellow stamens appear in summer. Flower stems are particularly short bringing the flowers just above the foliage.
Scientific classification
- Species
- peony 'Unique' (Paeonia 'Unique')
- 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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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of peony 'Unique'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of peony 'Unique'
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peony 'Unique' care guide
- Water deeply but infrequently; keep soil moist during spring growth, drier in summer.
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water deeply but infrequently; keep soil moist during spring growth, drier in summer.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a rose or peony fertilizer in early spring and after blooming.
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flowers and cut back foliage in autumn when it dies back
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn and early spring
Growing
GrowingWill grow well in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. See herbaceous peony cultivation for more details.
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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 caterpillar
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