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Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii
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Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii
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Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii


Tibetan Wild Peony

 USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.407.730


A rare Chinese form of tree peony, seldom offered. This forms a large woody shrub in time, with interesting tan-coloured stems. Large saucer-shaped blooms appear in late spring, in a beautiful clear yellow with deeper golden stamens. Foliage develops good golden-yellow autumn colour with contrasting pink leaf stems. Avoid doing any pruning except to remove dead branches. Shrubby peonies cannot be divided. Sometimes listed as P. delavayi var. ludlowii or as P. ludlowii.

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Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Moderate 		Flower Colour
  Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Specimen
  Woodland
Height
   120-240 cm
   47-94 inches
Spread
   90-150 cm
   35-59 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.