Paeonia suffruticosa Big Ben

Yellow Tree Peony 'Big Ben'

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Deciduous woody shrub renowned for large yellow semi-double blooms, native to China, requires cold dormancy and full sun.
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Plant Details

Common Name Yellow Tree Peony 'Big Ben'
Family Paeoniaceae
Genus Paeonia
Species Suffruticosa
Variety Big Ben
Origin China
Blooming Spring to early summer, large yellow flowers
Leaf Color Green, turning bronze in autumn
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loamy soil with organic matter, neutral pH (6.5-7.0)

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Watering

Deep watering during active growth, allow topsoil to dry between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering, tolerates light afternoon shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring after emergence. Avoid high nitrogen at planting time.

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Pruning

Remove dead wood and spent blooms late autumn or early spring. Do not prune heavily in summer.

Pest Control Aphid Japanese Beetle Slug 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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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 100000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2400
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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