{"product_id":"paeonia-suffruticosa","title":"Paeonia suffruticosa","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePaeonia suffruticosa (Tree Peony)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElevate your garden with the majestic and opulent beauty of \u003ci\u003ePaeonia suffruticosa\u003c\/i\u003e, the revered Tree Peony. Unlike its herbaceous cousins, this is a deciduous shrub with a woody framework that provides year-round structure. In late spring, it offers a breathtaking, show-stopping display of colossal, often fragrant flowers that can reach an astonishing 25cm across. The silky, sumptuous blooms, ranging in colours from pristine white and blush pink to deep crimson and regal purple, sit gracefully atop its sturdy stems. A true long-term investment for any discerning gardener, the Tree Peony is a living masterpiece that promises to grace your landscape for generations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Placement Area:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull sun to partial shade:\u003c\/b\u003e For the most abundant flowering, a sunny, sheltered location is best, receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. Partial shade can help protect the flowers from scorching in hot climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheltered location:\u003c\/b\u003e Place in a spot protected from strong winds, which can damage its large, delicate blooms and break its new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep, well-drained soil:\u003c\/b\u003e Prefers a deep, fertile, humus-rich soil that drains exceptionally well. It will not tolerate heavy, waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePermanent spot:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a long-lived plant that resents being moved, so choose its location carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpectacular, large blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Its most dramatic feature is the size and beauty of its flowers, which are much larger than those of herbaceous peonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLong-lived:\u003c\/b\u003e A true investment plant that can live for decades or even a century with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly summer interest:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a stunning floral display in late spring, bridging the gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStructural plant:\u003c\/b\u003e The woody stems provide a structural, architectural presence in the garden throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow maintenance once established:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires minimal pruning and care after its first few years in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstablishment phase:\u003c\/b\u003e Water regularly and deeply during the first few growing seasons to help it establish a strong root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstablished plants:\u003c\/b\u003e Once settled, it is relatively drought-tolerant. However, supplemental watering during prolonged dry spells will ensure the best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid overwatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure the soil is well-drained, as soggy roots are the main cause of problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant slightly deeper than it was in its pot, with the graft union (the swollen part at the base) buried 5-10cm (2-4 inches) below the soil line. This encourages the plant to form its own roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e Pruning is minimal. Only remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood in late winter or early spring. Avoid cutting back healthy woody stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a low-nitrogen, high-potash fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which encourage foliage at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMulching:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a mulch of well-rotted compost or manure in spring to conserve moisture and feed the soil. Keep the mulch away from the base of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtect new growth:\u003c\/b\u003e In areas prone to late frosts, cover the plant with fleece in early spring if new growth has started to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade:\u003c\/b\u003e Best flowering occurs with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid Deep Shade:\u003c\/b\u003e Insufficient light will lead to sparse, weak growth and few or no flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToxic to pets and humans:\u003c\/b\u003e All parts of the plant, including the roots, bark, and flowers, contain paeonol and other compounds that are toxic if ingested and can cause gastrointestinal distress, vomiting, and other symptoms. Keep out of reach of curious children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetafields for Paeonia suffruticosa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValue:\u003c\/b\u003e Deciduous Shrub, Large Flowers, Woody Stems, Long-Lived, Fragrant, Showy Blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValue:\u003c\/b\u003e Flowering Shrub, Ornamental Shrub, Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable Space:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValue:\u003c\/b\u003e Sunny Border, Rock Garden, Specimen Plant, Courtyard, Cottage Garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValue:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun, Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTag:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValue:\u003c\/b\u003e Outdoor Plant, Spring Bloom, Statement Plant, Low Maintenance, Long-Lived, Elegant, Architectural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Naz Plant \u0026 Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55926984769914,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/7729\/7827\/files\/b892b0c4-c618-4acc-8ac6-d1dadc0e0f5c.jpg?v=1758381033","url":"https:\/\/nazplantandflowers.mom\/products\/paeonia-suffruticosa","provider":"Naz Plant \u0026 Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}