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 3–10Climate Temperate

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — The Obovate Peony (Paeonia obovata) is a graceful perennial valued for its striking blooms and lush foliage

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — bowl-shaped flowers in spring

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — often with a central burst of yellow stamens

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — The Obovate Peony (Paeonia obovata) is a graceful perennial valued for its striking blooms and lush foliage

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — commonly referred to as the Obovate Peony

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

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

Family: Paeoniaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — ranging from white to pink

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — bowl-shaped flowers in spring

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — often with a central burst of yellow stamens

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — The Obovate Peony (Paeonia obovata) is a graceful perennial valued for its striking blooms and lush foliage

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — commonly referred to as the Obovate Peony

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

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — belongs to the Paeoniaceae family and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — Its unique leaves are broad

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — demonstrating a resilience suitable for a variety of temperate climates.<br><br>Characteristically

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — the Obovate Peony reaches a mature height ranging from 16 to 24 inches

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — making for an eye-catching mid-border or understory plant

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — cup-shaped blooms that generally span 2 to 4 inches across

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — this plant reveals single to semi-double

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — providing a lush backdrop for its late-spring to early-summer blossoms.<br><br>Upon flowering

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — and occasionally demonstrate a bluish-green hue

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — although it tolerates light shade

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — it requires well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and a position that gets partial to full sunlight

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — It's also drought tolerant once established

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — contributing both elegance and ecological benefits as it attracts essential pollinators

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — The Obovate Peony (Paeonia obovata) is a graceful perennial valued for its striking blooms and lush foliage; often with a

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — perennial with red blooms

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — red flowers in the garden

Obovate Peony (Paeonia Obovata) — perennial for full

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