Description
Family: Peony (Paeoniaceae) Hardy to Zones 4 to 10 (Paeonia suffriticosa, Mountain Peony, Mu-dan, Feng Dan Bai) Woody perennial deciduous shrub native to China. Although the seed really does take a long time to come up (one to two years it is a very robust germinator (falling into the self-generated class of "volcanic germinators") it is quite reliable. After the wait, its always a surprise when they do germinate-almost always in the spring. The best way to control the seeds, I have found, is to plant in good potting soil in gallon pots & keep in the shade house. Mulch the pots to keep them from drying out. Seedlings should be individuated after they set their first true leaves, & grown out in gallon pots for another year at least before transplanting to the landscape. The plant prefers part shade & a cool root system. Plant grows to as tall as 6 feet, & may be set to the landscape at least 6 feet apart. Peonies Tree Seed 5
