Chinese peony 'Clown' (Paeonia lactiflora 'Clown')

Chinese peony 'Clown'

Also known as: Fragrant peony 'Clown'

Chinese peony 'Clown' is bred from the peony plant. It has a uniquely dramatic rose-pink flower with white edging at the petal tips and a beautiful cluster of golden stamens in the flower's center. The plant is popular for its profuse and lovely blooms, pretty scent, and attractive surrounding foliage.

Scientific classification

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

60 cm to 90 cm

Plant Height

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Chinese peony 'Clown'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Keep soil moist for recently planted chinese peony 'Clown', avoiding overwatering to prevent root rot. Water thoroughly when spring buds expand, and before blooming. Ensure soil moisture during hot spells. Water once before fall and winter to prepare for next year’s blooms and protect against frost.

Fertilize: Chinese peony 'Clown' requires fertilizer to enhance flower quantity and quality, with three annual applications: early spring, post-flower wilting, and fall/winter. Use a shallow ring for application, avoiding high-concentration fertilizers, fecal water, and summer fertilization to prevent damage and promote healthy growth.

Pruning: Chinese peony 'Clown' thrives with regular pruning in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Remove dead stems and spent flowers to enhance air circulation and prevent disease. Use clean, sharp tools and apply a balanced fertilizer post-pruning for optimal regrowth.

Propagation: Chinese peony 'Clown' is propagated by division, cutting, and sowing, with division being the quickest method. Best done in fall when temperatures drop, after careful splitting and treatment with sulfur powder, allow cuts to dry for 1-2 days, and keep dug plants outdoors for 30-50 days to break dormancy.

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