Paeonia 'Chocolate Chip'

Also Known As

Paeonia x 'Chocolate Chip'
Chocolate Chip Peony

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 20"-28"
W: 18"-30"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Paeonia 'Chocolate Chip' plant details

Paeonia 'Chocolate Chip' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring burgundy and chocolate flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia 'Chocolate Chip'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 20 IN - 28 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and chocolate blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia 'Chocolate Chip'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Roy Klehm's seedling #k53-139. First bloomed 1994. Dark chocolate hybrid bomb. No pollen, no stamens nor fragrance. It does have seeds. Reliable, one bud per stem. 28" in height, good stems, very early with vigorous, medium green foliage. Very dark mahogany. Chocolate blossoms that glisten in the sunshine. Unusual. ZONE 4