Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
481205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 382 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480537



Common Names

  • Delavay's Peony
  • Delavay's Peonies
  • Delavay's Tree Peony


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Synonyms

  • Paeonia franchetii Halda [unknown]
  • Paeonia handel-mazzettii Halda [unknown]
  • Paeonia lutea Delavay ex Franch. [unknown]
  • Paeonia delavayi alba (Bean) S.G.Haw [unknown]
  • Paeonia delavayi lutea (Delavay ex Franch.) S.G.Haw [unknown]
  • Paeonia delavayi trollioides (Stapf ex Stern) S.G.Haw [unknown]
  • Paeonia trollioides Stapf ex Stern [unknown]
  • Paeonia potaninii Komarov [unknown]
  • Paeonia delavayi lutea (Delavay ex Franch.) Finet & Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Paeonia potaninii trollioides (Stapf ex Stern) Stern [unknown]
  • Paeonia forrestii trollioides (Stapf ex Stern) Saunders [unknown]
  • Paeonia forrestii Saunders [unknown]
  • Paeonia delavayi superba Lemoine [unknown]
  • Paeonia lutea superba (Lemoine) auct. [deprecated]
  • Paeonia delavayi angustiloba Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Paeonia delavayi atropurpurea Schipcz [unknown]
  • Paeonia delavayi alba Bean [unknown]
  • Paeonia potaninii alba (Bean) Stern [unknown]
  • Paeonia delavayi delavayi [unknown]
  • Paeonia franchetti Halda [unknown]
  • Paeonia delavayi angustiloba (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) B.A.Shen [unknown]
  • Paeonia delavayi lutea (Delavay ex Franch.) B.A.Shen [unknown]

Description

Paeonia delavayi (also called Delavay's Peony, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading habit, with dark green leaves and fragrant, single, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Paeonia delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paeonia delavayi has bright pink, single flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are dark brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are dark green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paeonia delavayi is a hardy, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootball in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, though this is more difficult.

Where to Find Paeonia delavayi

Paeonia delavayi can be found in China.

Paeonia delavayi FAQ

What is the best soil for Paeonia delavayi?

Paeonia delavayi prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Paeonia delavayi?

Paeonia delavayi prefers temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Paeonia delavayi need?

Paeonia delavayi needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

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