dwarf peony
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An upright and bushy herbaceous perennial, native to eastern and southern Europe, with attractive, dissected mid green, finely textured foliage. Erect stems holding showy, saucer-shaped, spicily scented, pink flowers which have a centre of prominent yellow stamens appear in spring.
Scientific classification
- Species
- dwarf peony (Paeonia officinalis subsp. microcarpa)
- 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
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dwarf peony
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dwarf peony
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dwarf peony care guide
- Deep moderate watering, avoid wet crowns in winter
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep moderate watering, avoid wet crowns in winter
Fertilizing
FertilizingFeed in spring and lightly after flowering
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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