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Growing Info

Scarification: file or sand through the outer seedcoat, or , Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 2-4 hours and wash under cold water for 10-15 minutes.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 -120 days

Germination: Sow flat in any rich, well drained, rocky or sandy soil. Do not cover seeds with soil. Keep pots in full sun in a protected spot outside.

Other: some germination may be delayed until the following year

Native to: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Romania, Serbia

Native

Introduced

Paeonia officinalis ssp. banaticaPaeonia officinalis

ssp. banatica

Banat Paeony, Common Paeony, Garden Paeony

In Stock: 3 g (grams) (Total:0.007lb)

Paeonia officinalis var. banatica

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0.00661 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

3,861

Quantity:

0.00661 lb

Collected in:

Poland

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1830287

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: file or sand through the outer seedcoat, or , Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 2-4 hours and wash under cold water for 10-15 minutes.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 -120 days

Germination: Sow flat in any rich, well drained, rocky or sandy soil. Do not cover seeds with soil. Keep pots in full sun in a protected spot outside.

Other: some germination may be delayed until the following year

Native to: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Romania, Serbia

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting beauty and resilient nature of Paeonia officinalis ssp. banatica, commonly known as Common Peony. This distinctive subspecies of Paeonia officinalis, native to the mountainous regions of Southeastern Europe, boasts vibrant, bowl-shaped crimson-red to deep pink flowers that captivate any beholder from May through June. Ideal for temperate climates, it flourishes best on calcareous slopes or in neutral, well-drained soils. Standing tall at 1.5-3.5 ft, this hardy perennial shines in USDA Zones 5-8, exuding elegance with its lush, odd-pinnate, intense green foliage.

Common Peony serves not only as a striking addition to sunny, well-drained spots in cottage gardens or herbaceous borders but also enriches the ecosystem as a valuable honey-bee food plant and embodies a legacy of medicinal use. Despite its rarity, this peony remains a must-have for avid gardeners seeking timeless beauty and ecological harmony. Embrace the allure and versatility of Common Peony and transform your landscape into a spectacle of nature's finest artistry.