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Yellow Tree paeony - Paeonia lutea
Paeonia lutea
Yellow Tree paeony – Paeonia lutea: rare shrub peony with golden yellow blooms. Hardy, elegant and low-maintenance. Ideal for borders, hedges or as a stand-alone specimen.
Description
Height at maturity
1 to 1.80 m
Spread at maturity
1 to 1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering period
April - May
Hardiness
-20°C
Origin
China
Yellow Tree Peony – Paeonia lutea
Main interest of the plant
The yellow tree peony, or Paeonia lutea, is a striking botanical species known for its bright golden-yellow flowers, rare among peonies. This shrub-like perennial forms a compact and elegant plant, prized for its spring bloom and finely cut blue-green foliage.
Origin and characteristics
Native origin: Mountainous regions of Yunnan and Sichuan, China
Botanical family: Paeoniaceae
Notable traits: Botanical species with single to semi-double flowers; parent to many hybrids
Botanical description
Mature height: 1 to 1.8 m
Mature width: 1 to 1.5 m
Habit: Compact, rounded, bushy
Foliage: Deciduous, blue-green, deeply cut, may turn reddish in autumn
Growth rate: Medium to slow
Hardiness: Good (down to –15 °C to –20 °C)
Flowering and fruit
Bloom period: April to late May (sometimes early June)
Flowers: Bright yellow to golden, single to semi-double, lightly fragrant
Fruits: Decorative follicles, sometimes red-tinged
Light and soil
Best exposure: Full sun (not too hot) or light partial shade
Soil: Deep, rich, well-drained; tolerates slightly calcareous soils
pH: Neutral to slightly acidic
Planting
Best period: October to March (frost-free), or year-round in pots
Steps:
- Choose a permanent location (peonies dislike being moved)
- Loosen soil to 40 cm depth
- Mix with compost and bone meal
- Plant at the same depth as in the pot, keeping the crown visible
- Water well, mulch lightly
Watering
After planting: Regular watering during first summer
After establishment: Drought-tolerant
Pruning
Not necessary; simply remove dead wood in late winter
Propagation
Methods: Seeds (slow), grafting, or root cuttings
Bloom after sowing: 4–5 years minimum
Use in the garden
Ideal spots: Borders, mixed hedges, as a specimen or against a wall
Companions: Geraniums, irises, hostas, euphorbias, heritage roses
Symbolic and traditional use
Symbol of prosperity and beauty in China; highly valued in botanical gardens and collectors' landscapes
Pest and disease resistance
Generally healthy; root rot possible if soil is poorly drained
Care tips
- Apply a light summer mulch
- Avoid moving once planted
- Light feeding in spring (compost or organic fertilizer)
With its rare golden flowers and refined silhouette, the yellow tree peony adds elegance and charm to every garden. Low-maintenance and long-lived, it’s a gem for any passionate gardener.
Caractéristiques
- Common name : Yellow Tree paeony
- Family : Paeoniaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 1 to 1.50 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : yellow
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - flowering hedge
- Soil : all
- Habit : bushy
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
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Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
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Yellow Tree paeony – Paeonia lutea: rare shrub peony with golden yellow blooms. Hardy, elegant and low-maintenance. Ideal for borders, hedges or as a stand-alone specimen.