Photo of Paeonia 'Chinese Dragon' by Patricia Cunningham

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Paeonia 'Chinese Dragon'

Also Known As

  • Chinese Dragon Tree Peony

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 3b-8b

Paeonia 'Chinese Dragon' plant details

Paeonia 'Chinese Dragon' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia 'Chinese Dragon'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: award-winning, border plant, cutting garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia 'Chinese Dragon'

USDA Zones: 3b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has attractive cut leaves and deep purple flowers in late April. Seems to need to be pruned harder than other tree peonies to make the plant bushier.

Gardening facts about Paeonia 'Chinese Dragon' plant

How to Grow Paeonia 'Chinese Dragon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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