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Paeonia mlokosewitschii (Peony 'Molly the witch')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Paeonia mlokosewitschii

Other names: Peony 'Molly the witch', Caucasian peony


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Genus: Paeonia

Species: P. mlokosewitschii - P. mlokosewitschii is an upright, herbaceous perennial with dusky-pink leaves uncurling to blue-green in ealry spring followed by bowl shaped single yellow flowers in late spring.

Paeonia mlokosewitschii is: Deciduous

Flower: Yellow in Spring

Foliage: Dark-green, Pale-pink, Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer

Habit: Erect, Open stems

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Companion planting: Plant near other spring flowering plants.

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Specific pests: Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Swift moth larvae

Specific diseases: Peony wilt

General care

Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Paeonia mlokosewitschii (Peony 'Molly the witch') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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