Paeonia tenuifolia (Fennel-Leaved Peony)
Botanical Information
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
| Genus | Paeonia |
| Species | tenuifolia |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Southeastern Europe, Turkey, Caucasus. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 -(-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 30 - 60 cm |
| Spread | 45 - 75 cm |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Grows in organically rich, moist soil in partial shade to full sunlight. |
| Pests | Botrytis blight and Phytophthora blight. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Flower Description | Bright red, seven petals with yellow stamens in the centre. |
Photographs
Paeonia tenuifolia 'Plena'