Water
Water regularly, especially during the growing season, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in late summer and fall as the foliage begins to die back.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Fern Leaf Peony · Fern-Leaf Peonia · Fern-Leaf Peony
Paeonia tenuifolia, also known as Fernleaf Peony, is a striking perennial prized for its finely dissected, fern-like foliage and vibrant, usually red, single flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, reduce in fall.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cold Hardy
25% intensity
Requires a period of winter chill for optimal blooming.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize lightly in spring, avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during the growing season, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in late summer and fall as the foliage begins to die back.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Deadhead spent flowers to tidy the plant and prevent self-seeding. Cut back the foliage to ground level in late fall or early winter once it has yellowed and died back.
This helps prevent disease and improves the plant's appearance.
Propagate by division in early autumn. Carefully dig up established clumps and divide them into smaller sections, ensuring each piece has several buds. Replant divisions promptly in well-drained soil.
Paeonia tenuifolia generally prefers to be left undisturbed once established. If repotting is necessary for young plants, do so in early autumn.
Choose a pot with good drainage and use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix.
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Where Paeonia Tenuifolia (Paeonia tenuifolia) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
| Genus | Paeonia |
| Species | Paeonia tenuifolia |
Similar in genus Paeonia
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