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Paeonia veitchii

Veitch's Peony

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Paeonia veitchii (ex: Seneca Hill) – Gorgeous large open frilly bowls of peony flowers are rosy pink, outward facing with a fluffy yellow boss of stamens in each blossom’s heart. The single peony flowers are composed of lightly frilled petals on 2’ stems. Foliage reminds us of P. suffruticosa leaves though this peony is completely deciduous dying to the crown each and every autumn. Pot grown peony from seed or division.




Height:

24 in

Spread:

24 in

Colors:

Medium Pink

Zone:

(4b)5 to 8
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Characteristics and Attributes for Paeonia veitchii

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Autumn Interest

  • Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Full Sun
  • Mostly Sunny

Attributes

  • Border
  • Specimen

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Slow

Soil

  • Draining
  • Fertile

Origins

  • China

Propagated By

  • By Seed / Potted
  • Division

Genus Overview: Paeonia

Common Name: Peony

We have fallen in love with the species peonies. They stand on strong stems and require no staking. They flower in a range of colors with varying flower shapes at different times in the spring landscape. Many are striking woodland species and function at their best in open to dappled shade. Some sport fascinating and showy late season seed heads upping the interest ante for herbaceous perennials with added seasons of beauty. Most of our offerings are seed grown. Culture is noted in the descriptives.