Paeonia delavayi (Delavay's Tree Peony)

Paeonia delavayi (Delavay's Tree Peony) deep red flower with dark central stamens close up
Paeonia delavayi (Delavay's Tree Peony) showing dark red petals against light green foliage background.

Botanical name: Paeonia delavayi

Common name: Delavay's Tree Peony

Family: Paeoniaceae

Origin: China

USDA Zone: 5-9

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous

Paeonia delavayi mostly has red brown to yellow, nodding flowers.

Paeonia delavayi is variable in the number and shape of the leaflets and in the number, size, and color of all parts of the flower both within and between populations. Paeonia lutea, P. potaninii, and P. trollioides are all regarded as synonyms of P. delavayi. P. lutea var. ludlowii was shown to differ in a number of characters and is now named Paeonia ludlowii.

Similar plants: Paeonia delavayi (Delavay's Tree Peony)




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