Paeonia ludlowii
Ludlow's tree peony
P. ludlowii is an open, upright medium-sized deciduous shrub with large, divided leaves. In it's homeland, Tibet, this plant is known as lumaidao meaning "God's flower".
These flowers are bright golden-yellow, around 12cm in width, opening with the leaves in late spring. It does best in fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soil.
Specimens prefer to be planted deep and dislike too much water. In early spring and during summer, a high-potash liquid feed can stimulate richer flowering.
Exotic looking but easy to grow and long lived.
Family
Plant type
Hardiness
Height
Spread
Foliage
Flower
Soil
Position
Paeoniaceae
Hardy perennial
H6
200cm
150cm
Apple green
Golden yellow
Fertile, well drained
Full sun, partial shade
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