Paeonia 'Starlight'

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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to around 90cm high, with divided, slightly glossy deep green leaves that are flushed red on opening. Scented, very pale yellow flowers fading to cream are produced in late spring and early summer

Paeonia 'Starlight'

Scientific classification

Species
Paeonia 'Starlight' (Paeonia 'Starlight')
Genus
Paeonia
Family
Paeoniaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
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Height
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Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy · Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Paeonia 'Starlight'

Distribution of Paeonia 'Starlight'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Paeonia 'Starlight'

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Paeonia 'Starlight' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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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

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

Propagation

Propagate 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. 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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