Peony 'Show Girl' (Paeonia 'Show Girl')

Peony 'Show Girl'

Peony 'Show Girl' is a hybrid Peony cultivar noted for its spectacular blossoms. This peony cultivar was bred to have large, cup-shaped, anemone-like flowers with intense pink petals and bright yellow stamens. They are particularly attractive as they have extra pink petals in the center as well.

Scientific classification

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

60 cm to 90 cm

Plant Height

Yellow, Pink

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Peony 'Show Girl'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Keep soil moist for recently planted peony 'Show Girl', avoiding overwatering to prevent root rot. Water thoroughly when spring buds expand and once or twice before blooming. In summer, water during heat; before fall for next year's buds; and before winter to prevent frost damage.

Fertilize: Peony 'Show Girl' requires three yearly fertilizer applications: early spring, 15 days post-flowering, and in fall/winter. Fertilize in a shallow ring, avoiding high concentrations and fecal water. Do not fertilize in summer to prevent damage due to slowed growth in heat.

Pruning: Peony 'Show Girl' features lush blooms and striking foliage. Prune in early spring by removing dead wood and trimming to healthy buds. Avoid cutting old stems to maintain structure. Regular pruning enhances air circulation, prevents disease, and improves the plant's ornamental appeal.

Propagation: Peony 'Show Girl' can be propagated through division, cutting, or sowing, with division being the quickest method. The optimal time for division is in the fall. After dividing, apply sulfur powder to cuts, allow to dry for 1-2 days, and keep plants outdoors for 30-50 days to break dormancy.

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