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COMMON:
Moutan, Tree peony
April
- Pink, yellow, red, white or bicolored
COMMENTS:
Unlike herbaceous Peonies which die back to the
ground each fall, tree peonies are woody
shrubs,
and they bloom earlier in the season. A 10 to 15
year old specimen can develop 7 ft. high and just
as wide and sport 50 or more blooms. Although
relatively new to the US garden, they date back to
the 7th Century in the Orient, where they are
called 'Moutans'. They do not bloom until the third
year, and mature in 5 to 7 years. If planting in
the lawn as a specimen, dig a hole at least 3 ft. -
3 ft. and fill with enriched, moist soil, and feed
regularly. Will accept a little shade. Unlike the
herbaceous peony, the buds of tree peony do not
attract ants. There is a wide selection of
cultivars available today. View
the growth of a tree peony. Peony forms and
planting techniques.
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