Paeonia japonica

Also Known As

Paeonia obovata (Japonica Group)
Japanese Peony
Mountain Peony

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Paeonia japonica plant details

Paeonia japonica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring burgundy and white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia japonica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia japonica

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring, white, yellow stamen/ deciduous, orange-pink new growth, purple seeds, red infertile seeds. Zone 5-9. 18", Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

The lovely woodland peony with single white blossoms appearing in early-mid May, with attractive foliage the rest of the season. 18-24".

By: Avant Gardens

Choice woodland species from Japan where the small bowl-shaped white flowers are much admired and combine harmoniously with the simple rounded leaflets. A easy herbaceous species and one of the few Peonies that thrives in the shade. Looks great with Ferns, Hellebores and Hostas.