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Paeonia obovata subsp. willmottiae

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A compact, clump-forming perennial to around 60cm high, with foliage divided into large, slightly grey-green, oval to egg-shaped leaflets with densely hairy undersides. Flowers from mid spring, producing cup-shaped, lightly scented single flowers with white or dark pink petals, which are followed by pods of glossy black seeds

Scientific classification

Species: Paeonia obovata subsp. willmottiae (Paeonia obovata subsp. willmottiae)
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: Bushy · Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Paeonia obovata subsp. willmottiae

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Culture

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Quick identification of Paeonia obovata subsp. willmottiae

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Paeonia obovata subsp. willmottiae care guide

Even consistent moisture, cut watering heavily in winter dormancy
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Even consistent moisture, cut watering heavily in winter dormancy

Fertilizing

Bone meal and balanced feed twice yearly pre-spring and post-bloom

Pruning

Cut back to ground level in autumn, to remove dead foliage and reduce the risk of disease

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division, lifting and dividing established clumps in autumn

Growing

Grow in deep, rich, well-drained soil, ideally in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Will not tolerate waterlogging. See herbaceous peony cultivation for more detailed advice

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