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Paeonia lactiflora 'Amabilis' (Peony 'Amabilis')

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Variety or Cultivar
'Amabilis' is a upright, clump-forming, dedciduous perennial with mid-green leaves divided into nine elliptic or lance-shaped leaflets and strong, erect stems bearing double, bright pink to magenta flowers in mid- to late spring.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.9 m 0.6 m 10-20 years
2 ft 1 ft 10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in moist but well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Site in a sheltered position. May need support. Resents being transplanted.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Inappropriate
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Bushy, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Any part of the plant may cause stomach discomfort if consumed.

Plant care

Pruning

Remove faded flowers. Cut back in autumn after the foliage has died down.

Propagation methods

Division

Pests

Caterpillars

Eelworms (leaf and bud)

Swift moth larvae

Diseases

Honey fungus

Peony wilt

Divide and replant clumps in autumn or early spring

Deadhead peonies (optional)

Support or stake (optional)

Cut back in autumn (optional)

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (autumn or spring)

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

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Paeonia

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