Shima-Nishiki Tree Peony
Shima-Nishiki Tree Peony
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Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade -
Size
1 yr grafted -
Zone
4-9 -
Bloom Time
Early flowering (early mid spring) -
Height
36 - 72 inches -
Soil Requirement
Well-drained, humus enriched. -
Deer Resistant
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Attract Bees
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Details
- Botanical NamePaeonia suffruticosa 'Shimanishiki'
- FormRoot Division
- Hardiness Zone4-9
- Flowering TimeEarly flowering (early mid spring)
- Light RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Flower ColorRed with an irregular pattern of white stripes.
- Flower FormSemi-double flowers, 5-7" in diameter.
- Foliage TypeMedium green foliage is deeply divided into oval to lance-shaped leaflets. Foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season. No fall color.
- Growth RateSlow to medium
- Height/Habit36 - 72 inches
- Spread36 - 48 inches
- Planting InstructionsDig a planting hole 12" wide and deep, incorporating some garden compost and fertilizer. Plant this grafted bareroot tree peonies deeply. The graft union should be 3 to 4" below the soil. This will encourage the tree peony to make fresh roots and basal shoots. Do not overwater newly planted tree peonies. This is the biggest cause of failure.
- Soil RequirementsWell-drained, humus enriched.
- Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- PruningTree peonies require no or minimal pruning. If needed cut back just above new growth in summer or in fall. Removal of the oldest stems down to the base in the fall after leaf-fall encourages bushier growth, but this is normally not necessary the first 7-10 years.
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