How to tend a Paeonia mascula

Also known as: Paeonia officinalis var. mascula L.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is drywater thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Long-day plant, likes sunshine, but avoid scorching sunlight

Soil

Likes slightly alkaline soil, may use peat adding a small amount of lime or baking soda,

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove old, diseased, dead leaves and withered flowers timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Ranunculaceae, Paeonia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, viewing period 1-2 weeks
Flower colors
purple red
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