Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Paeoniaceae

Genus:

Paeonia

Species:

Paeonia × suffruticosa

USDA Symbol:

PASU39

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, red, purple, yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers sheltered locations with good air circulation

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–180 days

Germination Time:

365–730 days

Notes:

Seeds exhibit double dormancy requiring warm then cold stratification; germination is slow and erratic, often taking 1-2 years.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI