What Are Tree Peonies How To Grow A Tree Peony

Dig a planting hole 30cm(12in) wide and deep, incorporating some garden compost and a handful of bone meal or general fertiliser. Plant bare root tree peonies deeply, most are grafted, and so the graft union should be at least 8cm below the soil. This will encourage the tree peony to make fresh roots and basal shoots.

What is the difference between tree peony and peony?
How big do tree peonies get?
What does a tree peony look like?
What are the three types of peony?
Where is the best place to plant a tree peony?

What is the difference between tree peony and peony?

Tree peonies are actually small shrubs, rather than trees, producing gorgeous, goblet-shaped flowers in May and June. Unlike herbaceous peonies, which die back each year, tree peonies are taller and retain a permanent framework all year round.

How big do tree peonies get?

What are tree peonies? Although tree peonies are related to regular (herbaceous) peonies, they are much larger, reaching up to 6 feet. Their form is actually more like a shrub than a tree. In colder zones, they will not grow as tall — 3 or 4 feet is typical.

What does a tree peony look like?

Tree peonies are woody, deciduous shrub peonies. They lose their foliage in the fall but their woody stems do not die back to the ground like herbaceous peonies. ... Tree peonies are larger, woody relatives of the common herbaceous peony, growing up to 5 feet (1.5 m.) wide and tall in about ten years.

What are the three types of peony?

Peonies are beautiful, long-lived and easy to grow once established. We sell three distinctive types of peonies, herbaceous, intersectional and the tree peony. The difference between tree peonies and herbaceous peonies lies in the way it produces its foliage.

Where is the best place to plant a tree peony?

Tree peonies are extremely hardy and thrive best in part sun, part shade, or even full shade. They prefer an open situation as air movement around the plant helps keep it healthy. However, avoid a completely exposed position where flower petals could blow away quickly.