tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Zhao Fen' ZHAO'S PINK
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Pink to white Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,pink
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Tree peony 'Zhao Fen' ZHAO'S PINK requires moderate amounts of water. Water the plant when the top 2-3” inches of soil are dry. Increase watering during especially hot or dry periods. Avoid over-watering, which can lead to fungal diseases. In dry periods, water deeply once or twice a week. Mulch around the root zone using bark or gravel to slow down the evaporation of water from the soil.
sunlight
Tree peonies, like other perennials, need 4-6 hours of direct sunlight and shade throughout the day. For the particular species Paeonia suffruticosa 'Zhao Fen' ZHAO'S PINK,' it is best if it receives morning sun and afternoon shade to ensure that the tree peony blooms every spring and summer. This will also help produce larger, more vibrant blooms. In areas that experience hotter temperatures, additional shade may be required for the tree peony.
pruning
Tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Zhao Fen' ZHAO'S PINK) should be pruned soon after flowering, in early to mid-summer. Pruning should be fairly minimal, focusing on removing dead, diseased, or damaged stems. Any branches crossing, or rubbing against other stems should also be removed. Avoid removing too much green woody growth, as this will reduce the flowering potential. Prune from the base of the stem, cutting just above a healthy bud.
