Paeonia suffruticosa

Tree Peony

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Deciduous shrub with large fragrant flowers in late spring. Native to China. Requires cold winter dormancy for optimal blooming.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tree Peony
Family Paeoniaceae
Genus Paeonia
Species Suffruticosa
Origin China
Blooming Large fragrant flowers in late spring to early summer
Leaf Color Dark green, bronze tints on new growth
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loamy soil with high organic matter, pH 6.0-7.5

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Watering

Regular during active growth, allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings, reduce drastically in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade, requires cold winter dormancy period for blooms

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring before bud break, avoid high nitrogen after July to prevent soft growth

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Pruning

Remove dead wood in late winter/early spring, cut back faded blooms immediately

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

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

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Apr
May
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 10 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
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)
6000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% 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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