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Paeonia tenuifolia (Fernleaf peony)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.7m
Max height
Max height
0.7m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Paeonia tenuifolia
Other names
Fernleaf peony, Fennel-leaved peony, Slender-leaved peony , Paeonia carthalinica , Paeonia hybrida
Genus
Paeonia Paeonia
Species
P. tenuifolia - P. tenuifolia an upright, bushy, deciduous perennial with dark green leaves, grey-green beneath, divided into numerous linear segments. Single, crimson flowers with prominent, yellow stamens bloom in late spring and early summer.
Paeonia tenuifolia is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Upright, Bushy
Toxicity
All parts may cause discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Crimson in Spring; Crimson in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Swift moth larvae Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Swift moth larvae
Honey fungus , Peony wilt Honey fungus , Peony wilt
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 tenuifolia (Fernleaf peony) will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.7m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, in full sun or partial shade. Site in a sheltered position. 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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Paeonia tenuifolia
Other names
Fernleaf peony, Fennel-leaved peony, Slender-leaved peony , Paeonia carthalinica , Paeonia hybrida
Genus
Paeonia Paeonia
Species
P. tenuifolia - P. tenuifolia an upright, bushy, deciduous perennial with dark green leaves, grey-green beneath, divided into numerous linear segments. Single, crimson flowers with prominent, yellow stamens bloom in late spring and early summer.
Native to
Caucasus, Southeastern Europe, Turkey
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Upright, Bushy
Toxicity
All parts may cause discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Crimson in Spring; Crimson in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Eelworms (leaf and bud) , 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 tenuifolia (Fernleaf peony) will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.7m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, in full sun or partial shade. Site in a sheltered position. 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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