tree peony

Tree peonies should be watered once every 1 to 2 weeks depending on the weather and the soil type. It's best to check the soil before watering to make sure the top few inches of the soil are dry before adding more water. If the soil feels dry, water your tree peony until the water runs out of the drainage holes. If the soil feels moist, wait another week or 2 before watering. Tree peonies require approximately 1-2 inches of water per week during the growing season and about 1/2 inch during the winter months. Be sure to avoid overwatering or your tree peony may suffer from root rot.

Tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yu Ban Bai' JADE PLATE WHITE) requires full sunlight to thrive. When in bloom, these plants need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. During the winter months, they need 4 to 6 hours of indirect sunlight from the south-facing direction, as this will help to ensure that the plant will remain healthy and productive. During the hottest summer months, the tree peonies should receive some shade from midday onwards, to protect them from scorching temperatures. Overall, having the tree peony in full sun is the best way to ensure that it will produce the most beautiful blooms and stay healthy.

Tree peonies are best pruned just once a year, typically in late winter or early spring when the plant is still dormancy. Pruning should be kept light to moderate - you don't want to remove more than 1-third of the plant's growth each year. Start pruning the tree peony by removing dead, diseased or damaged wood. Then prune any weak or thin stems and cut the stems back to promote branching. Finally, cut any stems that have become too tall back to a desired height. Stems that are too wide can be pruned back to 1 or 2 buds.