Paeonia lactiflora

Garden Peony

Peonies are wedding-season and cottage-garden favorites in the US Midwest and Northern Europe — lush blooms with loyal perennial search interest.

Moderate curaPerennialCut flowerSpring

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Panoramica di cura

Luce

Full sun

6+ hours; light shade OK in hot afternoons.

Acqua

Weekly

Even moisture in spring; avoid soggy crowns.

Temperatura

Cold winters

Needs chill; poor choice for frost-free zones.

Umidità

Average

Space plants for airflow to limit botrytis.

Terreno

Fertile loam

Rich, well-drained soil; plant buds 1–2 in deep.

Sicura per gli animali

Mild–moderate

Can cause stomach upset; not a preferred chew toy.

Planting depth
Set eyes (growth buds) no more than 1–2 inches below soil. Deeper planting is a top reason for no flowers.
Support
Install peony rings early. Double blooms get heavy after rain.
Disease
Remove dead foliage in fall. Avoid overhead watering to reduce botrytis blight.
Division
Divide in autumn every several years if clumps weaken — keep 3–5 eyes per division.