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Paeonia suffruticosa Duchesse de Nemours White Powder
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Paeonia suffruticosa Duchesse de Nemours – White Powder

Why does your Paeonia suffruticosa Duchesse de Nemours have white powder? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Jump to cause: Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera peoni) Botrytis Blight (Grey Mold) Spider Mites (Tetranychidae)

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Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera peoni)

This fungal disease specifically targets peony leaves, appearing as a white, talcum-like coating. It thrives in high humidity and periods of frequent leaf wetness followed by dry conditions.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of leaves to see if the white patches are spreading from small spots into larger circular colonies.
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1 Apply an organic fungicide to eliminate the existing fungal spores and prevent further spread across the foliage.
Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$12
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2 Prune and remove all heavily infected leaves immediately, ensuring you dispose of them away from your garden to prevent reinfection.
3 Improve air circulation around the plant and adjust watering habits to avoid wetting the leaves, as damp foliage promotes mildew growth.
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Botrytis Blight (Grey Mold)

While often identified by grey fuzzy mold, early stages can present as pale or whitish discoloration on petal edges and foliage in humid environments.

Common
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How to confirm: Check if the white patches are accompanied by soft, decaying tissue or 'blossom drop' on the Duchesne de Nemours flowers.
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1 Remove and destroy all heavily affected foliage and petals to prevent the spread of fungal spores through the garden.
2 Apply an organic fungicide to the plant to control the spread of the blight, especially in humid conditions.
Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$12
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3 Improve air circulation around the peony by pruning nearby dense vegetation and avoid overhead watering to keep the foliage dry.
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Spider Mites (Tetranychidae)

A heavy infestation can cause 'stippling,' where tiny white or silvery dots appear on the leaf surface due to cell damage from feeding.

Common
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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper under a leaf and tap it to see if tiny moving specks fall onto the paper.
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1 Apply an organic miticide or insecticide to eliminate the spider mite population and protect healthy leaf tissue.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$10
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2 Prune and dispose of heavily infested or damaged leaves to reduce the mite population and prevent further spread.
Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
Cutting Tools
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3 Increase humidity around the plant and ensure good airflow, as spider mites thrive in hot, dry conditions.
Flora Premium Plant Mister
Flora Premium Plant Mister
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