Paeonia suffruticosa Hardy Tree Peony, USDA zones 4-9, Large silky flowers produced in early April in the Pacific Northwest bloom 10-14 days before our Herbaceous (Bush) Peonies. P. suffruticosa 'Yao Huang' (Yao's Yellow) Soft yellow, silky blooms on a on a medium-tall, impressive shrub, this is one of the earlier hybrids and is a classic. Outer petals are smooth, center ones are crinkled, interspersed with a multitude of pollen-bearing anthers, light fragrance. As with all peonies, green foliage turns an amazing combination of red and orange hues in fall. Hefty, 2 to 3 year plant. PRICE INCLUDES PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING With a lingering sweet fragrance of varying intensity, similar to the scent of roses, Tree Peonies are perfect in the garden and for cutting individual blossoms to display indoors. These shrub-type plants have woody stems that remain above ground all winter, that only require light pruning to maintain form and shape. Wait until Tree Peonies have been established in the garden for two seasons before removing or shortening any branches. All peonies put down strong, heavy roots and need a deeply prepared planting hole in a well-drained area. Add a small amount of finished compost or well-rotted manure to amend soil while planting, then mulch each winter with an inch or two of more compost. Locate in full sun, if possible, protected from strong wind to prevent damage to individual blooms on the facing side. Summer and winter wind is not a problem, foliage and branches are quite sturdy. Light shade is acceptable in hotter climates, but low light conditions will reduce the bloom plus allow foliage to become too sparse on the darker side. IMPORTANT: Plant with 4 to 6 inches of soil covering the graft, which means that much of your new plant will be below ground and will take at least five more years of growth for the branches to reach the average height listed. This is important to ensure you have a good network of "own roots" above the graft junction. Lack of bloom for plants that were planted too shallow (or odd leaves and blooms) generally means that the grafted top has died. About 50% of our 2-3 branch plants have a single bloom the first year of planting, but it is recommended that buds not be allowed to fully develop the first season and be removed to send energy into developing an additional root system. (Container-growing and Spring planting) Potting your new plants in mid to late spring is recommended, especially if buds are beginning to break dormancy and your weather is unstable or if you are still renovating your garden. Use a 12 inch or deeper container and a good grade of commercial potting soil. Do not overwater, if new leaves begin to show signs of wilting, move to a shadier area, do not allow soil to stay constantly wet. Keep in light shade if weather is bright and sunny to reduce burning new foliage, then move to sunnier (not scorching hot) site after leaves have "greened" up well; transplant to permanent place in garden during fall and winter months. |
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