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What Are the Different Types of Peony Flowers?
12.06.2023 - 01:11 / gardenerspath.com / Nan Schiller
Understanding Different Types of Peony FlowersThe peony, Paeonia spp., is a flowering perennial for USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8 that thrives in full sun. It blooms in springtime, and sometimes early summer.
The blossoms are big and flouncy, and are a staple of cottage gardens and the theme of many a botanical print and textile.
Colors include pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. Flowers consist of single, double, or semi-double layers of petals that are often fringed or two-toned. Some are fragrant.
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The leathery, serrated green foliage of some shades to bronze and copper in autumn, and guess what? Deer usually leave this plant alone.
In our guide to growing peonies, we discuss all you need to know to grow your own plants.
This article focuses on the types of peonies available, growth habits, and unique physical attributes.
Here’s what’s in store:
With 33 species and 15 subspecies, Paeonia is a fascinating genus that has much to offer the home gardener.
Let’s get started!
Genus BreakdownThere are three main sections into which all members of the Paeonia genus fall:
Onaepia contains two North America species. Moutan consists of tree species from China. And Paeoniae is a catch-all for all of the herbaceous Asian and European species.The wild North American species are seldom found in cultivation, but the tree and herbaceous types have been extensively cultivated and there are numerous varieties available to home gardeners.
In addition, there is a hybrid of the tree and herbaceous types, as we’ll soon learn.
Growth HabitsSpecies and cultivars grow in one of three ways:
Herbaceous Tree IntersectionalLet’s find out about each.
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