LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Large
GROWTH HABIT
Upright
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Not applicable
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Shrub
PLANTING SEASON
Autumn
FRUIT SIZE
Not applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
120–180 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA Zones 4–8
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
100–120 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
2–3 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained fertile
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the flowers display different colors?
Will the flowers display different colors?
Yes, mixed seed selections can produce blooms in a range of attractive shades.
Can these peonies become long-lived garden plants?
Can these peonies become long-lived garden plants?
Yes, established plants can provide seasonal blooms for many years.
Do the large flowers make striking landscape features?
Do the large flowers make striking landscape features?
Yes, the impressive blooms create eye-catching focal points in gardens.
Can Paeonia rockii be planted as a specimen plant?
Can Paeonia rockii be planted as a specimen plant?
Yes, it is well suited as a standalone feature in ornamental landscapes.
Will the flowers attract pollinating insects?
Will the flowers attract pollinating insects?
Yes, open blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.
Does this peony prefer being left undisturbed?
Does this peony prefer being left undisturbed?
Yes, established plants generally perform best when left in place.