How to tend a Paeonia peregrina

Also known as: Paeonia foliosa Sabine ex Salm-Dyck, Paeonia byzantina DC., Paeonia decora G.Anderson, Paeonia tartarica Mill., Paeonia splendens Sabine ex Salm-Dyck, Paeonia multifida Salm-Dyck, Paeonia romanica D.Brândza, Paeonia officinalis subsp. villosa Cullen & Heywood, Paeonia peregrina var. villosa Huth, Paeonia officinalis var. peregrina (Mill.) Martyn, Paeonia decora var. pallasii G.Anderson, Paeonia decora var. elatior G.Anderson, Paeonia officinalis var. tartarica (Mill.) Martyn, Paeonia officinalis var. villosa Asch. & Graebn., Paeonia femina var. villosa Gürke, Paeonia humilis var. villosa Stern, Paeonia tatarica Mill.

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
red
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