Shirley Temple Peony Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Shirley Temple Peony is a charming peony plant with a lovely aroma. It is often used as a cut flower. This plant has large pink flowers, and the bud is pink. As it ages, this plant blooms with exquisite white flowers. This plant still belongs to the Paeoniaceae family, where it is considered dangerous for pets to eat.
Common Name |
Shirley Temple Peony
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Paeonia lactiflora ‘Shirley Temple’
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Genus
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Paeonia
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Family
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Paeoniaceae
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Order
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Dilleniales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Shirley Temple Peony Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Shirley Temple Peony.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Shirley Temple Peony needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Shirley Temple Peony needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Shirley Temple Peony Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Shirley Temple Peony to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Shirley Temple Peony to thrive is between 40% and 70%. |
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Shirley Temple Peony Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Shirley Temple Peony. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Shirley Temple Peony plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Shirley Temple Peony Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Shirley Temple Peony plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Shirley Temple Peony toxic to pets? |
Yes
Most Peony plants are toxic if ingested by pets |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Japanese Garden
Patio And Containers
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Shirley Temple Peony Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Shirley Temple Peony, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Shirley Temple Peony Native Region |
Find out where the Shirley Temple Peony plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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