Moutan Peony
Paeonia × suffruticosa
Also known as
Rock's Tree Peony, Peony
Paeonia suffruticosa in japan by Arashiyama (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
8a
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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2.5m | Max | 2m |
1.2m | Min | 1.2m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Moutan Peony Overview
This species is slow-growing, The foliage is medium to dark green and deeply cut in a bold pattern. The blooms come in a large variety of colours and textures and. They look similar to crinkled crepe paper and have a shiny finish.
How to propagate Moutan Peony
Cuttings
Propagate by seed in autumn (may take up to 3 years to germinate), tuberous species by root cuttings in winter, tree peonies by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Seed
Tubers
Grafting
Grafting in winter.
Division
Perennials may also be propagated by division in autumn or early spring.
Special features of Moutan Peony
Hedge plant
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Moutan Peony
Fragrance, hedging, cutting bed, border, specimen Summer interest.