How to Care for Paeonia × suffruticosa (Tree Peony)

Korean name: 모란

The tree peony is a woody flowering plant known for its large and showy flowers. It features broad, deeply lobed leaves and sturdy stems, blooming spectacularly in spring. It thrives in sunny, well-drained soil with proper watering and care.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: China
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: wealth and honor, happiness
• Traits: ornamental, spring bloom, woody plant, cold hardy, flowering plant
• Also known as: Tree Peony, Moutan Peony

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers partial to full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry.
• Soil: Well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil is preferred.
• Humidity: Moderate humidity is adequate.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring and after flowering.

Common questions

How often should you water Paeonia × suffruticosa?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Paeonia × suffruticosa?

It likes Prefers partial to full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil is preferred..

Is Paeonia × suffruticosa safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Paeonia × suffruticosa good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Moderate humidity is adequate.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring and after flowering..