Photo of Paeonia 'Vesuvian' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Paeonia 'Vesuvian'

Also Known As

  • Tree Peony

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Paeonia 'Vesuvian' plant details

Paeonia 'Vesuvian' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia 'Vesuvian'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia 'Vesuvian'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Saunders 1948) – Deep purple almost black flowers have a glossy sheen to them. P. Vesuvian has a cut leaf growing on a lower plant than many of the tree peonies.

Gardening facts about Paeonia 'Vesuvian' plant

How to Grow Paeonia 'Vesuvian'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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