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Obovate Peony

Paeonia Obovata

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Overview

The Obovate Peony (Paeonia obovata) is a graceful perennial valued for its striking blooms and lush foliage. This species features distinctive obovate leaves and produces large, bowl-shaped flowers in spring, ranging from white to pink, often with a central burst of yellow stamens. Ideal for USDA zones 4-8, it thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil, reaching up to 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — bowl-shaped flowers in spring
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — reaching up to 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread; cup-shaped blooms that generally span 2 to 4 inches acrossObovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — providing a lush backdrop for its late-spring to early-summer blossoms.<br><br>Upon floweringObovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — demonstrating a resilience suitable for a variety of temperate climates.<br><br>Characteristically; providing a lush backdropObovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — belongs to the Paeoniaceae family and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8; commonly referred to as the, image 54Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — although it tolerates light shade; belongs to the Paeoniaceae family and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4, image 64Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — it thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil+64

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Paeoniaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — bowl-shaped flowers in spring
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — reaching up to 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread; cup-shaped blooms that generally span 2 to 4 inches across
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — providing a lush backdrop for its late-spring to early-summer blossoms.<br><br>Upon flowering
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — demonstrating a resilience suitable for a variety of temperate climates.<br><br>Characteristically; providing a lush backdrop
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — belongs to the Paeoniaceae family and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8; commonly referred to as the, image 54
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — although it tolerates light shade; belongs to the Paeoniaceae family and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4, image 64
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — it thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — reaching up to 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread; cup-shaped blooms that generally span 2 to 4 inches, image 52
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — and occasionally demonstrate a bluish-green hue; it's also drought tolerant once established
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — cup-shaped blooms that generally span 2 to 4 inches across; it requires well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and a
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — although it tolerates light shade; belongs to the Paeoniaceae family and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — commonly referred to as the Obovate Peony
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — this plant reveals single to semi-double; the Obovate Peony reaches a mature height ranging from 16 to 24 inches
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — red flowers in the garden; reaching up to 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — perennial for full
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — cup-shaped blooms that generally span 2 to 4 inches across; it requires well-drained soil enriched with organic, image 62
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — demonstrating a resilience suitable for a variety of temperate climates.<br><br>Characteristically; providing a, image 55
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — the Obovate Peony reaches a mature height ranging from 16 to 24 inches; red flowers in the garden
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — this plant reveals single to semi-double
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — and occasionally demonstrate a bluish-green hue; it's also drought tolerant once established, image 59
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — Its unique leaves are broad, image 35
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — It's also drought tolerant once established; this plant reveals single to semi-double
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — perennial with red blooms
Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — ranging from white to pink; although it tolerates light shade
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