How much sunlight does my Delavay's tree peony need?

Delavay's tree 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 Delavay's tree peony?

Delavay's tree 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 Delavay's tree peony?

Delavay's tree 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!

What is the growth pattern for Delavay's tree peony?

Delavay's tree peony will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Delavay's tree peony be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Delavay's tree peony can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Delavay's tree peony

Q: Is Delavay's tree peony easy to care for?

Delavay's tree 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 Delavay's tree peony?

Delavay's tree 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.

Also known as

Delavay's tree peony and 滇牡丹

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Paeonia delavayi

Genus

Paeonia

Family

Paeoniaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Delavay's tree peony

Water

How often to water your Delavay's tree peony

Delavay's tree 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 Delavay's tree peony in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Delavay's tree peony: 1ft from a window

Delavay's tree peony love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Delavay's tree peony does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Delavay's tree peony in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Delavay's tree peony

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Delavay's tree 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 Delavay's tree peony after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Delavay's tree 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

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors