Paeonia lutea
Ludlow's tree peony
Flower Color
Description
An open, upright medium-sized deciduous shrub with large, divided leaves. Flowers bright golden-yellow, cupped, to 12cm in width, opening with the leaves in late spring
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenCity and courtyard gardensLow MaintenanceUnderplanting of roses and shrubsCut flowersFlower borders and beds