What kind of plant is peony? Is peony a flower or a tree?

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1. Morphological characteristics

2. Growth habits

3. Distribution areas

4. Maintenance methods

Peony is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Paeonia in the Ranunculaceae family. Since it is not a tree, it is not a tree. Its flowers bloom from May to June, with rich colors and single or double petals. The plant likes a warm, dry climate and an environment with sufficient sunlight, and also has a certain degree of cold tolerance. Plants are mainly distributed in Northeast China, North China, Jiangsu, Shaanxi and other places, and are mostly concentrated in places with an altitude of 1000-2300 meters.

1. Morphological characteristics

Peony is a herbaceous plant of the genus Paeonia of the Ranunculaceae family. It has fleshy tubers growing below its root neck and is spindle-shaped. Its flowers bloom in May and June. The flower disk is shallow cup-shaped, the petals are obovate, the color is white, and there are 5-13 petals. After years of cultivation, there are many colors of red, pink, purple, yellow and green, and there are also double varieties with hundreds of petals.

2. Growth Habits

Peony It is suitable for growing in hillside grassland and understory. It prefers a sunny environment and a warm and dry climate. It has good drought tolerance and its demand for water is not high. It is not very demanding on soil, but thrives particularly well in sandy soil. It is also relatively cold-resistant and can overwinter on land without worrying about being frozen to death.

3. Distribution areas

Peony The distribution is relatively wide, and can be seen in Northeast China, North China, Jiangsu, Shaanxi and southern Gansu. The growth range is mostly in places with an altitude of 1000-2300 meters, but in the Northeast it only grows in places with an altitude of 480-700 meters. Where there is growth. In addition, there are some in Japan, North Korea, Mongolia and Siberia.

IV. Maintenance methods

Maintenance Peony generally requires loose and fertile soil, and potting soil can be prepared with garden soil, river sand and pine needles. Normally, it should be placed in a sunny place to fully receive light. In summer, it needs to be properly shaded to avoid exposure to strong light. In daily maintenance, it is not easy to water too much, keep the pot soil slightly dry, and add a little fertilizer regularly.

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