Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Paeoniaceae

Genus:

Paeonia

Species:

Paeonia rockii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, purple, maroon

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Fragrant:

Yes

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 2-3 months to break dormancy; germination may be slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash