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Paeonia 'Chocolate Soldier' (Peony 'Chocolate Soldier')
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.75m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Paeonia 'Chocolate Soldier'
Other names
Peony 'Chocolate Soldier'
Genus
Paeonia Paeonia
Variety or Cultivar
'Chocolate Soldier' _ 'Chocolate Soldier' is a upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with dark green leaves divided into nine elliptic or lance-shaped leaflets and, in late spring and early summer, strong, erect stems bearing single, dark red to maroon flowers with prominent, golden-yellow anthers.
Paeonia 'Chocolate Soldier' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
Any part of the plant may cause stomach discomfort if consumed.
Flower
Maroon, Dark-red in Spring; Dark-red, Maroon in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Caterpillars , Swift moth larvae Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Caterpillars , Swift moth larvae
Peony wilt , Honey fungus Peony wilt , Honey fungus
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers. Cut back in autumn after the foliage has died down.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Paeonia 'Chocolate Soldier' (Peony 'Chocolate Soldier') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.75m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Site in a sheltered position. May need support. Resents being transplanted.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Paeonia 'Chocolate Soldier'
Other names
Peony 'Chocolate Soldier'
Genus
Paeonia Paeonia
Variety or Cultivar
'Chocolate Soldier' _ 'Chocolate Soldier' is a upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with dark green leaves divided into nine elliptic or lance-shaped leaflets and, in late spring and early summer, strong, erect stems bearing single, dark red to maroon flowers with prominent, golden-yellow anthers.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
Any part of the plant may cause stomach discomfort if consumed.
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Colour
Flower
Maroon, Dark-red in Spring; Dark-red, Maroon in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Caterpillars , Swift moth larvae
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers. Cut back in autumn after the foliage has died down.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Paeonia 'Chocolate Soldier' (Peony 'Chocolate Soldier') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.75m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Site in a sheltered position. May need support. Resents being transplanted.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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