tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Shan Hu Tai' CORAL TERRACE
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Coral to salmon pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red,yellow,orange,pink,cream,coral,white
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Tree peonies should be watered deeply and thoroughly once a week. To properly water a tree peony, survey the soil to determine if it is dry. If it is dry, water slowly and deeply until the water is pooling at the base of the plant. It is best to water tree peonies in the early morning. This will allow the leaves and flowers to dry out before nightfall, avoiding the issues of fungal diseases.
sunlight
Tree peonies require full sun for the best flowering. Because this variety of peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Shan Hu Tai' CORAL TERRACE) prefers cooler temperatures, it should be planted in an area that gets 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Give it a sunny spot that is sheltered from strong winds and rain. As with all plants, young tree peonies should be monitored carefully, as too much sun can cause scorching and stunted growth.
pruning
Tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Shan Hu Tai' CORAL TERRACE) should be pruned in late winter to early spring. Pruning involves removing dead or damaged wood, light shaping, and reducing old stems that are no longer flowering. Old stems that are 5 years or older should be cut all the way down to close to ground level to encourage new growth. Normally, no more than 2/3 of the total stem should be removed, leaving at least 1-third of stems intact and unpruned. Properly pruned, tree peonies can live up to 25 years and will reward you with more impressive blooms season after season.
