Paeonia coriacea is a rare, herbaceous perennial peony native to the Iberian Peninsula, forming dense foliage and large, often deep pink to crimson flowers in late spring
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained, fertile loam
50% intensity
Cold Tolerant
50% intensity
Requires a cold period for vernalization and good flowering. Protect from extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in early spring with a balanced or low-nitrogen feed.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Paeonia coriacea prefers consistently moist soil during its active growing season. Water deeply when the top 5-7 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering significantly in late summer and autumn to allow the plant to enter dormancy. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Pruning is primarily for removing dead, damaged, or diseased stems. After flowering, you can deadhead spent blooms to improve appearance.
For established plants, light shaping can be done in autumn or early spring before new growth starts. Avoid heavy pruning as it can reduce future blooms.
Propagation is typically done by division of established clumps in autumn. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the root ball into sections, ensuring each division has at least one eye or bud.
Replant divisions promptly in well-prepared soil, watering thoroughly.
Paeonia coriacea generally dislikes being disturbed and is best left in its planting location. If repotting is absolutely necessary, it should be done in autumn.
Ensure the new container is significantly larger, and plant the root ball at the same depth as before, watering well afterwards.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Paeonia Coriacea (Paeonia coriacea) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
| Genus | Paeonia |
| Species | Paeonia coriacea |
Similar in genus Paeonia
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