How to grow Common Peony

Paeonia officinalis

Growing Common Peony from seed

Slow to germinate, may benefit from a period of cold

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.

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.

Days to Germination How long does it take Common Peony to germinate?
210 days

Average 210 days | Min days | Max days (0)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Common Peony?
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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?
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Common Peony Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin officinalis meaning “used medicinally”

Common Peony Folklore & Trivia

Said to protect against bad weather and motion sickness. Said to ward off evil.

There is an ‘old wives tale’ that says that ants are needed to open the peony flowers.

Other names for Common Peony

Common peony, Peony

Paeonia officinalis L.

Footnotes

1 Peony FAQ

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


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