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Paeonia obovata (Obovata Peony)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000713



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Dilleniales
Family: Paeoniaceae
Genus: Paeonia
Species: Paeonia obovata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • June
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
  • Purple
Leaf Shape edit
  • Palmate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Coastal Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Clay / Heavy
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • one of few peonies that can tolerate some shade. edit | delete
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Contributors For This Plant
Droopy (10087)
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Plant suggested by: Droopy (10087)


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