Xela's Garden
Chinese Peony [S]
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.
Photos of this plant
Reminders for this plant
Due over 16 years 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.
Prune & fungicide spray
Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.
Dead head
Deadhead after flowering.
Due over 15 years ago:
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.
Treat fungal disease
Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.
Dead head
Deadhead after flowering.
Due over 14 years ago:
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.
Treat
Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.
Due over 13 years ago:
Feed
In early spring apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure.
Prune & fungicide spray
Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.
Deadhead
Deadhead after flowering.
Due over 12 years ago:
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.
Treat
Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.
Deadhead
Deadhead after flowering.
Due over 11 years ago:
Feed
In early spring apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure.
Treat
Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.
Dead head
Deadhead after flowering.
