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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) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in well-drained soil; recognized for their alluring scent, image 90
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — gracing gardens with their presence in May or early June; perennial for full or half or shade
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — Blooms appear in late spring, offering a spectacular display; the foliage remains an attractive green, image 62
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — providing a backdrop for other garden plants post bloom; the lush foliage provides a backdrop for summer plants after
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — It's vital to ensure adequate spacing between plants for air circulation, which helps prevent disease; peonies are
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — and require minimal winter insulation once established; which can span up to 10 inches across
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — Deer resistant and low maintenance
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — perennial for full or half or shade; providing a backdrop for other garden plants post bloom, image 87
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — Thriving in zones 3-8, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spread; consider that an individual plant can reach a, image 89
Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — attract pollinators to the landscape; exhibit a variety of hues including whites, image 77
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