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 – actually shrubs – have 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 'Reine Elizabeth' is an old variety, of unknown origins. It bears enormous, semi-to fully double ruffled pink flowers, with a hint of orange. For best results, grow 'Reine Elizabeth' 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 ‘Reine Elizabeth’ and wildlife

Paeonia ‘Reine Elizabeth’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Paeonia ‘Reine Elizabeth’ poisonous?

Paeonia ‘Reine Elizabeth’ 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
Plants that go well with Paeonia 'Reine Elizabeth'
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