Xela's Garden
Chinese Peony
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Reminders for this plant
Due 10 months ago:
Feed/fertilize
In early spring apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure.
Due 9 months ago:
Prune & fungicide spray
Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.
Due 7 months ago:
Dead head
Deadhead after flowering.
Due in about 1 month:
Feed & mulch
In early spring apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure.
Due in 2 months:
Treat fungal disease
Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.
Due in 4 months:
Dead head
Deadhead after flowering.
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About this plant
Genus: Paeonia.
Species: Paeonia lactiflora.
well drained soil
full sun
Large, double, vivid crimson flowers with satiny, ruffled petals and deeply divided, rich green leaves.
Flowering early summer (June)
Height 2.5 - 3'
An old cottage garden favourite, this beautiful peony is perfect for a sunny mixed border, cottage garden or patio.
In the USA it was customary to decorate the graves of Civil War veterans with these splendid red blooms.
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