Paeonia — 17 species
Botanical species in the genus Paeonia recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Paeonia anomala
Paeonia anomala
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown plant, it does best in a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry. This species is lime tolerant.
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Paeonia brownii
Paeonia brownii
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry. This species requires an extremely well-drained soil.
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Paeonia caucasica
Paeonia caucasica
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry. This species is lime tolerant.
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Paeonia delavayi
Paeonia delavayi
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown and undemanding plant, it prefers a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Prefers a limy soil and a sheltered position. Grows well in heavy clay soils and on chalk.
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Paeonia emodi
Paeonia emodi
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. It is best grown amongst shrubs, doing better when given some shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry.
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Paeonia hybrida
Paeonia hybrida
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry. This species is lime tolerant.
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Paeonia japonica
Paeonia japonica
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry. This species is lime tolerant.
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Paeonia lactiflora
Paeonia lactiflora
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown and undemanding plant, it does best in a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry. This species is lime tolerant.
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Paeonia lutea
Paeonia lutea
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Prefers a limy soil and a sheltered position. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry.
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Paeonia mascula
Paeonia mascula
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry. This species is lime tolerant.
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Paeonia obovata
Paeonia obovata
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry. This species is lime tolerant.
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Paeonia officinalis
Paeonia officinalis
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry. This species is lime tolerant.
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Paeonia ostii
Paeonia ostii
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Prefers a limy soil and a sheltered position. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry.
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Paeonia potaninii
Paeonia potaninii
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Prefers a limy soil and a sheltered position. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry.
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Paeonia suffruticosa
Paeonia suffruticosa
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Prefers a limy soil and a sheltered position. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry.
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Paeonia szechuanica
Paeonia szechuanica
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
Requires a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade. Prefers a limy soil and a sheltered position. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry.
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Paeonia veitchii
Paeonia veitchii
Family: Paeoniaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown plant, it does best in a deep rich soil, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline, doing quite well in sun or light shade, and seeming to prefer part shade. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or is too dry. This species is lime tolerant.
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