tree peony

Tree peony needs to be watered moderately and regularly. During its growth and flowering period from early spring to late summer, it needs to be watered twice every week. In summer when the temperature is above 30°C (86°F), adding some water every day is recommended. In fall and winter when the temperature is lower than 15°C (59°F), decrease the frequency of watering to once every 2 weeks. During drought season or extremely hot weather, water it more frequently. The soil of tree peony should not stay wet or waterlogged, so avoid pouring too much water on the plant.

Tree peonies prefer full sun for 5 to 6 hours per day for optimal growth and flowering. Planting your tree peony in partial sun (4-6 hours of sun per day) is permissible, however full sun will provide the best growth and highest rate of flowering. During the heat of mid-summer, light shade may be beneficial to the plant. Avoid planting in full shade, as tree peonies will not produce abundant flowers when deprived of adequate sunlight.

To best care for a tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Zi Qiao' LUOYANG RED), it is important to prune it each year. Pruning should take place at autumn or in early spring, when the plant is dormant. To shape the tree peony, begin by deadheading any faded flowers that remain on the stems. If necessary, remove any dead, damaged or diseased branches. The next step is to remove any crossing or inward facing branches inside the tree peony. Finally, to help control the size of the plant, remove any tall, woody shoots and thin out any thick parts of the plant. It is important to be careful when pruning tree peonies as they have a tendency to bleed sap.