Paeonia rockii 'Hong Lian' - 4 Ltr pot

Description
The Peony (Paeonia rockii) is an upright, loose shrub that produces white, cup-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. These develop into brown fruits, which give off a pleasant scent. The Peony also has palmate, light-green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and spreads to approx. 4 m.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Peony are light green, palmate, alternate. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Peony has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Peony is an upright, loosely growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5–2.5 m and spreads to a width of approx. 3–4 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from May to June. They are pleasantly scented.

Interesting facts
Paeonia rockii is slightly poisonous.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting

Root
Paeonia rockii is a shallow-rooting plant.