Chinese Peony

Paeonia Lactiflora

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Overview

The Chinese Peony, or Paeonia lactiflora, is a beloved perennial with large, fragrant flowers in shades from white to deep pink. Thriving in zones 3-8, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spread. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in well-drained soil. Blooms appear in late spring, offering a spectacular display. The lush foliage provides a backdrop for summer plants after flowering. Deer resistant and low maintenance.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–10

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — fragrant flowers in shades from white to deep pink

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ranunculaceae

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Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — pink and red and white flowers in the garden; thus it requires ample space to thrive.<br><br>Blossoms, image 85

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it flourishes in well-drained soil; recognized for their alluring scent, image 90

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — Thriving in zones 3-8, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spread; consider that an individual plant can reach a, image 89

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — fragrant flowers in shades from white to deep pink; blooms appear in late spring, offering a spectacular, image 88

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — perennial for full or half or shade; providing a backdrop for other garden plants post bloom, image 87

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — and some cultivars feature enchanting multicolored petals, image 102

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — Early to mid-spring is when these impressive blooms typically make their first appearance; suitable for USDA, image 103

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — recognized for their alluring scent; is a perennial plant renowned for its lush, image 105

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — gracing gardens with their presence in May or early June; perennial for full or half or shade, image 104

Chinese Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora) — attract pollinators to the landscape; exhibit a variety of hues including whites, image 106

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