Flame Peony
Paeonia x 'Flame'
SKU
44701
Profuse magenta blooms with coral undertones are held on sturdy stems that do not require staking. Lush green foliage remains attractive all summer until first frost. An early-season bloomer- pair with mid and late blooming peonies for an extended flowering season. An excellent cut flower. Herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pay-OHN-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast grower to 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Specimen, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula) |
Provide organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; plant with crown slightly below soil level. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Needs little fertilization; apply a side dressing of organic compost annually. Prune old foliage in fall.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
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