Maroon Tree PeonyPaeonia delavayiHeight: 5' average mature height Zones: 5-8 Find my zone Habit: clump forming with multiple stems Foliage: deciduous
Size Availability
Out of season.
Our main crop of most plants is available starting in late fall.
Additional batches of plugs and quarts are added throughout the year.
Many of our plants are propagated in limited quantities and can sell out quickly when posted, get on the notification list below so you don't miss out. Add your email to be notified as soon as we have them back in stock:
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A more rare species of several that are considered 'Tree Peonies,' the Maroon Tree Peony grows woody branches which produce additional branches in each subsequent season, unlike the common peony which dies to the ground each winter. Rose-shaped flowers appear on the branches in the early spring as the new growth is emerging, often blooming for extended periods of time. These are very attractive bushes and grow very dense, especially when pruned regularly. When pruning, always cut through last season's growth and leave at least three nodes on each stem, otherwise the plant might not grow as dense as possible. Dormant buds usually will not open on growth several years old.
This peony species is very resistant to most fungal and viral problems that are normally associated with peonies, and is therefore a good choice if you want peonies to grow in an area where infection has been before.
Two varieties are listed, the typical and original variety has maroon-red flowers and 'Lemon Yellow' is a cultivar which is identical except for bright yellow flowers.
Propagation
This species propagates through division of stems in fall or spring. Plants spread through stolons (underground roots which travel a foot or more and send up a new stem, similar to a rhizome) and the new plantlets can be dug starting in their second year.
 Red flowers on Maroon Tree Peony bush. Used with permission from Heritage Seedlings Wholesale Nursery. Packing Plants For ShippingWe pack our plants depending on the needs of each species and size, most plants ship best with the roots packed in moist sawdust or bark fines but some species don't like root disturbance and are shipped in a soil-less growing media. Excess soil is washed from the roots in preparation for shipping (18-24" White Pines)  Plants are bundled together to fit in boxes  Bundles of plants are secured in long boxes. Plant Sizes 3 gallon Dawn Redwood  Standard quart shrub  Standard 14-18" multi-stem tree size  Standard deep plug pine tree Bamboo Plants Are Shipped In Their ContainersBamboo roots are not flexible and so plants have to be shipped in their containers. These plants are heavier and are shipped separately from bare root plants. Because they are potted they can handle longer transit times so can ship via UPS Ground instead of USPS Air Mail. Potted plants can also be shipped year-round.We regularly top our 1 gallon bamboo plants at 24-30 inches tall throughout the growing season. This results in dense, bushy foliage while allowing for economical shipping. From this size most running species will grow to 5-6 feet tall in the first spring and clumping species will usually grow to 4-5 feet tall.  1 gallon bamboo plants strapped in and ready to be sealed. Unpacking Bare Root PlantsYou will be sent tracking details as soon as your plants are shipped. Unpack your plants as quickly as possible after they are delivered. We use two types of boxes, side-sealing and top-sealing. For boxes that are taped along the whole length you can cut the tape on either side and remove the plant bundles by cutting the tape holding the bundle to the bottom. For boxes that are sealed on the top and bottom, it is easiet to open the bottom of the box (the shipping label is at the top) and pull the bundle of plants out straight out. Check that the box is empty as there can be a second bundle of plants stuck towards the top. A bundle of trees. What if I am not able to plant right away?You can usually leave the plants in their shipping container unopened for 1-2 days if there were no shipping delays and you have received your plants from late November through February. Plants shipped when it is warmer can't stay in their packages for as long.For longer term storage of plants you can pot them up or plant them in rows close together temporarily and then pull them out later in the spring to be planted again. This keeps the roots moist while allowing for air flow to the tops. The roots should have good contact with the soil to ensure they have access to adequate moisture. |
Size Availability
Out of season.
Our main crop of most plants is available starting in late fall.
Additional batches of plugs and quarts are added throughout the year.
Many of our plants are propagated in limited quantities and can sell out quickly when posted, get on the notification list below so you don't miss out. Add your email to be notified as soon as we have them back in stock:
This does NOT subscribe your email to any mailing lists, our system will only send an inventory notification message.
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