Paeonia 'Lotus-Like"
Lotus-Like Tree Peony
Description
Tree Peony is a woody deciduous shrub native to China. It has exceptionally large pink flowers with yellow centers bloom in mid spring. The flowersa are 6" to 12" in diameter. It is moderately slow growing that reaches 4'-6' in height in a 10 year period. Tree Peony requires well-drained loam soil with a ph range of 6.5 -7. Plant in part sun to allow flowers to bloom for longer periods (up to 2 weeks). In fall, clean up leaves to prevent overwintering of botrytis.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.