Paeonia obovata

Paeonia obovata

Native to:
China | Japan | Korea | Kuril Is. | Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Paeoniaceae
Genus:
Paeonia
Species:
Paeonia obovata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
pink, white, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: 20°C x 3 months or longer until a 4 cm radicle appears, then 4°C x 3 months, leaf appears while chilled or in next 20°C cycle

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society