Photo of Paeonia mairei flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm

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Paeonia mairei

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Paeonia mairei plant details

Paeonia mairei is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia mairei

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, nutmeg-scented, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia mairei

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Steve Hootman, curator of the Rhodendron Species Botanical Garden, often pats himself on the back for collecting this exceptional species in China and each spring as our plants flower, we murmer attaboys and give him virtual high fives. Loves some shade, great foliage and spring pink flowers.

Gardening facts about Paeonia mairei plant

How to Grow Paeonia mairei

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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