Common Peony

Paeonia Officinalis

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Overview

The Common Peony (Paeonia officinalis) thrives in hardiness zones 3-8, flaunting large, lush blooms up to 6 inches across in late spring. This herbaceous perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and spread, preferring full sun to part shade and well-draining soil. Its fragrant, usually pink flowers add classic elegance while its deep green foliage provides season-long interest. Ideal for borders and as a focal point in traditional garden designs.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — This herbaceous perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and spread

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Paeoniaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — This plant prospers with at least 6 hours of sunlight, promoting healthier blooms; paeonia officinalis is an exquisite

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — Space your peonies about 3 to 4 feet apart to ensure ample air circulation; perennial with pink and red blooms

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — the Common Peony requires minimal attention once established; and filling the air with a sweet

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — or as a standout specimen; ensuring a substantial presence in garden designs

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — Paeonia officinalis is an exquisite choice for borders; this herbaceous perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and spread

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — Its penchant for longevity; this plant prospers with at least 6 hours of sunlight, promoting healthier blooms

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — Yearly mulching will help retain soil moisture and keep the roots cool; makes it an exceptional investment for any garden

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — It is drought-tolerant and prefers a dry winter dormancy period; the Common Peony requires minimal attention once

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — makes it an exceptional investment for any garden design; perennial for full

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — often thriving for decades; or as a standout specimen

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — perennial with pink and red blooms; it is drought-tolerant and prefers a dry winter dormancy period

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — providing multi-generational beauty and delight; is a perennial favorite that enchants any landscape with its lush

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — pink and red flowers in the garden; subtle fragrance.<br><br>When placing Paeonia officinalis in your garden

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — perennial for full; providing multi-generational beauty and delight

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — lush blooms up to 6 inches across in late spring; opulent flowers that range in color from deep red to blush, image 64

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — The Common Peony (Paeonia officinalis) thrives in hardiness zones 3-8; preferring full sun to part shade and, image 63

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — Ideal for borders and as a focal point in traditional garden designs; full blossoms and deep green foliage, image 68

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — preferring full sun to part shade and well-draining soil; its penchant for longevity, image 66

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — This herbaceous perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and spread; space your peonies about 3 to 4 feet apart to, image 65

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — usually pink flowers add classic elegance while its deep green foliage provides season-long interest; the, image 67

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — full blossoms and deep green foliage; yearly mulching will help retain soil moisture and keep the roots cool, image 70

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — is a perennial favorite that enchants any landscape with its lush; choose a sunny to a partially shaded site, image 69

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — this herbaceous peony stands about 2 to 3 feet tall with a spread up to 2 feet; pink and red flowers in the, image 71

Common Peony (Paeonia Officinalis) — opulent flowers that range in color from deep red to blush pink; blossoming in late spring to early summer, image 73

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