How much sunlight does my Chinese Peony need?

Chinese Peony requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Can Chinese Peony be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Chinese Peony can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Chinese Peony easy to care for?

Chinese Peony is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Chinese Peony?

Chinese Peony prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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Fast grower

Blooms easily

Also known as

Chinese Peony, Chinese peony and Common garden peony

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Paeonia lactiflora

Genus

Paeonia

Family

Paeoniaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Chinese Peony

Water

How often to water your Chinese Peony

Chinese Peony needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Chinese Peony in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Chinese Peony: 1ft from a window

Chinese Peony love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Chinese Peony does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Chinese Peony in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Chinese Peony

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Chinese Peony: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chinese Peony after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Chinese Peony is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growing Outdoors