Christmas Velvet Peony

Luxurious red semi-double peony, festive color, robust stems

Botanical Name- Paeonia Christmas Velvet

Pronunciation- pee-OH-nee-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained

Current Size- #2

Bloom Color- Velvety red

Bloom Time- May

Companion Plants- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (deep red vs purple spikes, pollinator-friendly)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (notable for pollen), ants help open buds; beneficial wasps

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP4

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent blooms; cut back foliage in fall and fertilize in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Remove spent flowers during blooming. Cut back foliage in fall to prevent disease.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for best blooms. Ensure clay is well-drained to prevent rot.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Botrytis blight, powdery mildew