| Botanical name | Paeonia x hybrids |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Peony |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | They can also be grown in large containers in a cool position. |
| Planting instructions | They do best in semi-shade or where they get only morning sun, keep this in mind when selecting where to place these bulbs. |
| Maintenance | These bulbs must be left undisturbed.These gross feeders need lots of water and regular feeding throughout their active summer growing season.Mark their position so they will not be disturbed or damaged during their dormant winter period. |
| Soil conditions | They need well drained, compost-enriched soil and enjoy a thick mulch of organic material at all times. |
| Uses | Peonies make fine cut flowers. |
| Interesting info | Peonies grow in areas with cold winters, such as the Highveld, eastern Free State, KZN Midlands and higher inland parts of the Western Cape in Southern Africa. |
| Other languages | Pioenroos (A) |
Paeonia x hybrids (Peony)
- Botanical name: Paeonia x hybrids
- Common name(s): Peony
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
Tuberous perennial peonies grow in areas with cold winters, such as the Highveld, eastern Free State, KZN Midlands and higher inland parts of the Western Cape in Southern Africa.
Family: Paeoniaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh
Paeonia x hybrids requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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