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Common Peony

Paeonia officinalis

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Common Peony is a plant which belongs to the Paeonia (Peony) genus. The origin of this plant's scientific name epithet (officinalis) means 'used medicinally'.

This plant is toxic to pets. ²

It is a flower / ornamental that typically grows as a perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Normally grows with a bush-like habit. This plant tends to bloom in late spring, followed by first harvests in late spring. Popular varieties of Common Peony with home gardeners are Festiva Maxima, Sarah Bernhardt, Pink, Dark Pink, and Red Charm.

Common Peony is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Common Peony have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Common Peony

Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 7.5 as Common Peony is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant. Keep in mind when planting that Common Peony is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Common Peony from seed

Transplanting Common Peony

Harvesting Common Peony

If you wish to use peonies as cut flowers inside cut them the day before they open fully, place them in cool water in the shade and if there are any ants they will leave your flowers on their own and you can enjoy an ant free arrangement.

Companion plants for Common Peony

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Common Peony so consider planting:

Common Peony likes Dutch Iris

these like similar growing conditions and bloom at the same time
Common Peony likes Hardy Geranium
Common Peony likes Winter iris
Common Peony likes Lady's mantle
Common Peony likes Pincussion flower
Common Peony likes Sweet scabious

Repellent plants for Common Peony

These plants will not grow well with Common Peony so avoid planting these within close proximity:

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Common Peony care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Common Peony exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Common Peony to grow? Easy 2/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Common Peony exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Common Peony grow into? Shrub
Hardiness How frost hardy is Common Peony? Half Hardy Country of Origin Where did Common Peony come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Common Peony grow? Help build our wiki! Mature Spread How wide does Common Peony grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Common Peony grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Common Peony. 6.0 - 7.5
Water Requirements How much water does Common Peony require? Help build our wiki! Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Common Peony need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Common Peony in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Common Peony need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Common Peony be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Common Peony? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Common Peony? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Common Peony? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Common Peony need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Common Peony in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Common Peony seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Common Peony seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Common Peony bloom? Late Spring Harvest Time When is Common Peony ready for harvest? Late Spring
Pruning Time When should I prune Common Peony? Late Spring

How long does Common Peony take to grow?

These estimates for how long Common Peony takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Common Peony to germinate? days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Common Peony? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Common Peony is ready for harvest / bloom? + 817 days Average 817 days | Min 29 days | Max 1481 days (4)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Common Peony? = days

Footnotes

¹ Peony FAQ

² http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/poison-control/Plants/peony.aspx

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