Paeonia rockii

Rock's Tree Peony

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Deciduous shrub with large fragrant white flowers and red base, native to China. Requires cold dormancy period for blooming.
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Plant Details

Common Name Rock's Tree Peony
Family Paeoniaceae
Genus Paeonia
Species Rockii
Origin China
Blooming Spring flowering, large white blooms with crimson center
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loam with high organic matter. pH 6.5-7.0.

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Watering

Regular watering during active growth, keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade. Needs light for flowering but protection from scorching afternoon heat in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring after pruning. Avoid high nitrogen to prevent foliage overgrowth.

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Pruning

Remove dead wood and spent flowers. Best pruned late autumn or very early spring before growth starts.

Pest Control Aphid Beetle Slug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 10 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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