Peony

Peony

Paeonia lactiflora

Also known as: Chinese peony · Family: Paeoniaceae

About this plant

Plant the crown barely below the surface — buried deep, it simply will not flower. Doubles may need staking in rain.

Schedule

water
every 5–9 days
fertilizer
every 45 days
repotting
every 4 years
Light
Direct sun
Humidity
Medium
Temperature
-25–30°C

Paused for winter

Sources

Every care recommendation cites its source — RHS, Missouri Botanical Garden, IFAS, NC State — instead of being written from memory.