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Chinese Peony

Paeonia Lactiflora

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Overview

The Chinese Peony, or Paeonia lactiflora, is a beloved perennial with large, fragrant flowers in shades from white to deep pink. Thriving in zones 3-8, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spread. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in well-drained soil. Blooms appear in late spring, offering a spectacular display. The lush foliage provides a backdrop for summer plants after flowering. Deer resistant and low maintenance.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–10Type Perennial
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — pink and red and white flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae

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Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — Early to mid-spring is when these impressive blooms typically make their first appearance; suitable for USDA zones 3 to 8
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — fragrant flowers in shades from white to deep pink
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — peonies are generally cold-hardy; perennial with pink and red and white blooms
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — this species boasts a rich horticultural history and is celebrated for its beauty and fragrance; thriving in, image 67
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — The foliage remains an attractive green throughout the growing season
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — which can span up to 10 inches across; fragrant flowers in shades from white to deep pink
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — Early to mid-spring is when these impressive blooms typically make their first appearance
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — Blooms appear in late spring, offering a spectacular display
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — The lush foliage provides a backdrop for summer plants after flowering; preferring full sun to partial shade, it
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — which can span up to 10 inches across; fragrant flowers in shades from white to deep pink, image 100
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — When designing landscapes
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — consider that an individual plant can reach a mature size of roughly 2 to 3 feet in height and spread
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — perennial with pink and red and white blooms; attract pollinators to the landscape
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — providing a backdrop for other garden plants post bloom; the lush foliage provides a backdrop for summer, image 84
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — It's vital to ensure adequate spacing between plants for air circulation, which helps prevent disease
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — gracing gardens with their presence in May or early June
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — When designing landscapes; this species boasts a rich horticultural history and is celebrated for its beauty and fragrance
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — this species boasts a rich horticultural history and is celebrated for its beauty and fragrance; thriving in, image 96
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — exhibit a variety of hues including whites; floriferous blooms that serve as a stunning centerpiece for any, image 101
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — peonies are generally cold-hardy; perennial with pink and red and white blooms, image 79
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — and some cultivars feature enchanting multicolored petals, image 73
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — The lush foliage provides a backdrop for summer plants after flowering
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in well-drained soil; recognized for their alluring scent, image 61
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — thus it requires ample space to thrive.<br><br>Blossoms; and require minimal winter insulation once established, image 99
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