Chinese Peony Paeonia lactiflora 50 Seeds USA Company

Paeonia lactiflora, commonly known as the Chinese peony or common garden peony, is a species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Paeoniaceae, native to Central and Eastern Asia. It is widely cultivated for its large, showy flowers and is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks worldwide.

Chinese peonies typically have large, deeply lobed leaves and produce large, fragrant flowers in shades of white, pink, red, and occasionally yellow. They bloom in late spring to early summer, depending on the variety and climate.

These plants prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained, fertile soil. They are relatively low-maintenance once established but may require staking to support the weight of their large flowers. Peonies are also prized as cut flowers and are often used in floral arrangements.

Hardy in zones 3-8.

Growing Instructions for the Chinese Peony

The seeds have a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the fall or winter for spring germination or they can be cold stratified to simulate winter conditions and to break their dormancy at any time of the year. The seeds have a hard seed coat that has to be treated, or scarified, in order for water to enter the seeds so that they can sprout. 1. Scarify the seeds by nicking or sanding the seed coat. The seeds can be sanded with sandpaper, a nail file or an emery board. 2. Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours. 3. Warm stratify the seeds for 3 months. 4. Cold stratify the seeds. Put the seeds in a ziplock bag. 4. Put the bag in the refrigerator and leave it there for 3 months. 4. Sow the seeds 3/8 of an inch deep. 5. Water the seeds. The seeds may take 4-12 weeks to germinate.