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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: China

Native

Introduced

Paeonia delavayiPaeonia delavayi

Father Delavay's Tree Peony, Maroon Tree Peony

In Stock: 2.285 lb (Total:2.362lb)

Seeds were collected from mixed cultivars but definitely P. delavayi.

Paeonia delavayi

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2.29 lb

Seeds were collected from mixed cultivars but definitely P. delavayi.

0.08 lb

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,641

Quantity:

2.29 lb

Collected in:

China
Yunan Province

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835503

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: China

Native

Introduced

Paeonia delavayi, also known as Father Delavay's Tree Peony or Maroon Tree Peony, is named in honor of Pierre Jean Marie Delavay, a French missionary and plant enthusiast, this rare and exquisite tree peony enchants with its lavish burgundy blossoms and deep, glaucous green foliage. The slightly nodding, maroon-red flowers feature a striking central cluster of yellow stamens, exuding a delicate fragrance that attracts butterflies to your garden. This multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub thrives in fertile, organically rich soils with full sun to part shade, making it a perfect addition to borders, as a specimen plant, or along fences and driveways.

Maroon Tree Peony stands 3-5 feet tall and wide, flourishing in zones 6 to 8. Its robust, red-tinted stems and finely cut foliage provide an elegant presence through the growing season. Tolerant of spring frosts and summer heat, this peony appreciates a cool, sheltered site with compost and medium moisture. Minimal maintenance is required, with occasional pruning to maintain a bushy habit. Revel in the grandeur of these iconic May-June blooms, which serve as a breathtaking focal point in any landscape.