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Dec 29, 2022 · By Mary H. Dyer. last updated 29 December 2022. Fernleaf peony plants ( Paeonia tenuifolia) are vigorous, reliable plants with unique, fine-textured, fern-like foliage. Showy deep red or burgundy flowers appear a little earlier than most other peonies, generally in late spring and early summer.
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Learn about Paeonia tenuifolia, a fern-leaved peony with dark crimson-red flowers and feathery foliage. Find out how to grow, care, and propagate this early-season perennial in your garden.
- Plant Characteristics and Classification of Fernleaf Peony
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Plant order, origin and occurrence of fernleaf peony
The fernleaf peony (Paeonia tenuifolia) is a noble and not quite cheap treasure from the peony family (Paeoniaceae), which is usually only found in perennial and special nurseries. The special thing about this species is the very finely slit foliage, which reminds one of Japanese maple or even of dill and fennel and makes it a filigree appearance. Accordingly, its species name “tenuifolia” means fine, thin or narrow-leaved. Under the tender exterior, however, an extremely robust nature is hid...
Location
Fernleaf peonies desire a sunny, warm place in the garden. Even heat does not bother the plants.
Soil
Unlike its relative peonies, which love clayey soils, Paeonia tenuifolia needs a light, permeable and rather dry soil. It should nevertheless be rich in nutrients. It is best to excavate the planting area generously and improve the excavation with sand and/or chippings and compost or organic fertilizer so that it is deep, loose and yet humus. Coarse gravel is less suitable for the fleshy roots.
Planting fernleaf peony
When planting fernleaf peony, the same applies as for other perennial peonies: the rootstock must not be more than 3 centimeters deep under the surface of the soil. If the flower fails sparsely or completely, it could be because the clusters are too deep. The best planting time for peonies, especially rootstocks, is autumn. Container goods can theoretically be used all year round as long as it is not too hot and dry or the soil is not frozen. In the first winter a covering of spruce brushwood...
Paeonia tenuifolia is ideal for sunny open spaces, gravel beds and rock gardens. Pretty, simultaneously flowering partners are allium, spurge (Euphorbia), foxtail lily (Eremurus robustis) or pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris). As the foliage becomes unattractive quite soon after flowering, it is advisable to combine some species whose leaves cover...
Learn how to grow and care for fernleaf peony (Paeonia tenuifolia), a perennial with finely slit foliage and purple red flowers. Find out about its origin, soil, watering, pruning, propagation and use in the garden.
Fernleaf Peony is a compact plant with fernlike foliage and crimson flowers. Learn about its growing tips, shipping dates and customer reviews from Breck's, a leading online plant store.
Sep 21, 2017 · Learn how to plant, water, fertilize and prune fern peonies, a perennial shrub with large, ornamental flowers and attractive foliage. Fern peonies are native to temperate Europe and require well-drained, fertile soil and full sun to part shade.
- peony
- Full sun to part shade
- Paeoniaceae
- Herbaceous perennial
Mar 8, 2023 · Fernleaf peony (Paeonia tenuifolia) has fernlike leaves and large, vibrant flowers that attract butterflies. Learn how to grow and care for this award-winning hybrid (Paeonia 'Richard Carvel' x single tenuifolia) that blooms in late spring or early summer.
Jul 5, 2023 · Updated on July 5, 2023. In spring, peonies are one of the most gorgeous plants you'll find bursting into bloom, and the variety fernleaf peony ( Paeonia tenuifolia) features petal-packed red flowers that can reach up to three inches across.
