| Common Name | Delavay's Peony |
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
| Genus | Paeonia |
| Species | Delavayi |
| Origin | China |
| Blooming | Late spring to early summer |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green, grey-green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-drained loam with high organic matter; pH 6.0 to 7.5
Regular watering during growing season; reduce significantly after foliage dies back
Full sun for best flowering; tolerates afternoon shade in hot climates
Apply low nitrogen, high phosphorus fertilizer in early spring before growth starts
Cut stems to ground level in late autumn or early winter
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