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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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.
Full cultivation guide →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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