MIX TREE PEONY Paeonia delavayi
Absolutely stunning and massive flowers cover this 'tree' peony, which forms a large shrub that is quite hardy, even in cold climates! Flowers are absolutely HUGE! Plants form woody stems, rather than growing from the ground like regular perennial garden peonies. These seeds are very large, almost like a little marble!
Type: Shrub/Tree
Height: 1.5 to 2 meters
Hardiness zones: Zone 5 and up
Location: Part or morning/evening sun.
Note: These seeds and plants contain toxicity. ornamental use only.
Seeds per pack: 3 large seeds (will vary in size due to their being different types in the mix)
Germination: As with many perennials, these seeds require a period of moist cold to help them break dormancy. This is done by giving them a cold 'winter' period (artificial or natural), and then a warming to simulate 'spring', and time to grow! Here's how this can be done:
Obtain a planting container that has holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Place the seeds just under the surface of your growing medium, and water. Place your container in a cold area (but not freezing, perhaps a refrigerator) for 4-6 weeks. Once the cold period is completed, place the container at room temperature for them to germinate. Be sure to keep the soil moist during this entire germination period.
Alternatively, these seeds can also be planted outdoors in fall, winter, or early spring, while temperatures are still cold (but ground is workable) to germinate naturally in spring. Be sure to mark the area where you planted them, and that the soil is consistently moist.
