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Paeonia cambessedesii

Also Known As

  • Majorcan Peony

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 15"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Paeonia cambessedesii plant details

Paeonia cambessedesii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with purple foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia cambessedesii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia cambessedesii

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

15 YEARS IN THE MAKING! Yes, it’s taken us that long to be able to offer this ultra-rare Mediterranean Peony. We started with one fascinating plant grown from seed 15 years ago, & with much care & patience we are now able to offer these 3-4 year old bloom-ready, seed-grown plants. We’ve made this effort not only because this endangered Peony is absolutely beautiful, long- lived & exquisitely scented – but also because it-s not hard to grow at all since it requires no Winter chill like so many other commonly available Peonies…Temperate climate gardeners rejoice! Growing to a graceful 18” x 18”, ‘Majorcan Peony' unfurls its magenta buds in February & March, displaying stunning 4” soft pink-flushed deep rose petals encircling prominent golden-yellow anthers. Take a sniff & you’ll be rewarded with a surprisingly delicious cinnamon-allspice scent. Highly ornamental magenta seedpods follow the faded blooms by Summer. Very handsome foliage too - metallic blue-green leaves present bright beet red undersides & new growth in Spring is a stunning wine red. Native to dry stony places in Corsica, Sardinia & the Balearic Islands, this treasure requires good drainage & we’ve found it thrives easily in a 3-5 gallon container with an annual Spring 1’ top dress of compost. Not completely clear on hardiness, though there are reports of it growing happily in Zone 7. Personally, I would protect the dormant plants during Winter in zones colder than Zone 9 till I hear otherwise. (Do tell!) Deciduous.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

One of the smallest species with strongly purple-bronze colored leaves in spring. They will loose the intensity later in the season but still maintain some of the coloring. The relatively large flowers are lavender-pink. Needs excellent drainage.

Gardening facts about Paeonia cambessedesii plant

How to Grow Paeonia cambessedesii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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