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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Tree peonies are actually shrubs, with flamboyant, papery blooms and interesting foliage. Although very elegant in appearance, they're actually rather robust if planted in the right spot, where they can last for many years.

There are many tree peony cultivars to choose from, with single and double flowers, in a range of colours. They thrive in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

Paeonia 'Duchess of Kent' bears large, tulip-shaped buds which open to huge, double rose red flowers. As the flowers mature they develop a violet hue, which contrasts beautifully with red stems. For best results, grow 'Duchess of Kent' in rich, well-prepared soil in full sun. Protect from wind and prune in late winter when plants are still dormant.

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Paeonia ‘Duchess of kent’ and wildlife

Paeonia ‘Duchess of kent’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Paeonia ‘Duchess of kent’ poisonous?

Paeonia ‘Duchess of kent’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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