Paeonia suffruticosa Pillow Talk

Tree Peony 'Pillow Talk'

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Deciduous woody shrub with large, fragrant, blush-pink double flowers in late spring. Prized for ornamental value and longevity.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tree Peony 'Pillow Talk'
Family Paeoniaceae
Genus Paeonia
Species Suffruticosa
Variety Pillow Talk
Origin China
Blooming Late spring, deciduous foliage, fragrant flowers.
Leaf Color Dark green, turning yellow before autumn senescence.
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 content. pH neutral to slightly acidic.

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Watering

Deep watering during active growth; keep moist but never waterlogged. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun (6+ hours) for best blooms; tolerates light shade in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring after shoots emerge. Avoid high nitrogen.

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Pruning

Minimal pruning. Remove dead wood or damaged stems in late autumn or early spring.

Pest Control Aphid Japanese Beetle Slug

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 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 40
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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