Paeonia suffruticosa Red Charm

Red Charm Tree Peony

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Tree peony with large double crimson-red flowers. Deciduous woody shrub from China requiring winter dormancy for best blooms.
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Plant Details

Common Name Red Charm Tree Peony
Family Paeoniaceae
Genus Paeonia
Species Suffruticosa
Variety Red Charm
Origin China
Blooming Spring (Late May-June), sometimes summer in cooler climates
Leaf Color Dark green, yellowing before drop
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 pH 6.5-7.0. Avoid heavy clay or acidic soil to prevent root rot.

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Watering

Water regularly during bud set and bloom. Reduce watering after flowering to induce dormancy. Do not let dry out completely.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for maximum blooms; tolerates light shade in very hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced granular fertilizer early spring before growth starts. Avoid high nitrogen late summer.

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Pruning

Remove dead wood in winter. Cut back faded flowers immediately. Minimal pruning needed on woody stems.

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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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 95°
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)
8000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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