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    • Photo of Paeonia japonica flower by Far Reaches Farm

    Photo by Far Reaches Farm

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    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.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Paeonia japonica plant

    How to Grow Paeonia japonica

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Paeonia delavayi

    aka Paeonea delavayi, Paeonia franchetti, Tree Peony

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Paeonia delavayi flower by Pancrat
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    Paeonia 'Banquet'

    aka Tree Peony

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Paeonia 'Banquet' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Paeonia ludlowii

    aka Paeonea ludlowii 'Lutea', Paeonia delavayi var. lutea ludlowii, Paeonia ludlowii 'Lutea', Paeonia lutea 'Ludlowii', Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii, Ludlow's Tree Peony, Tree Peony

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Paeonia ludlowii flower by Bernd Haynold
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    Paeonia daurica subsp. mlokosewitschii

    aka Paeonia lagodechiana 'Kemularia Nathadze', Paeonia mlokosewitschii, Caucasian Peony, Molly The Witch

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Paeonia daurica subsp. mlokosewitschii by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Paeonia 'Vesuvian'

    aka Tree Peony

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Paeonia 'Vesuvian' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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