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Paeonia lactiflora Moscow (Patio Peony Series) - Dwarf Peony

Paeonia x lactiflora Moscow
Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony

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A compact, rather early-flowering variety that decorates pots and small spaces with unexpected generosity. It produces magnificent semi-double bright red flowers, displaying a large centre of golden stamens, borne on sturdy stems that do not bend under their weight. Its dark green, glossy foliage forms a beautiful setting for the flowering and remains decorative until autumn. This peony has everything!
Flower size
14 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

'Patio Peony Moscow' is a compact and colourful perennial, perfect for small gardens, terraces, or well-exposed balconies. This rather early variety produces semi-double bright red flowers with a golden centre, borne on short, sturdy stems that require no staking. Its dark green, deeply cut foliage remains ornamental for a good part of the year. In pots or at the edge of a border, it shines in a spring setting. Provide it with rich, deep, well-drained soil and a sunny or lightly shaded position.

Patio Peony 'Moscow' belongs to the Paeoniaceae family, just like other herbaceous and hybrid peonies. This cultivar is derived from Paeonia lactiflora, also known as the Chinese peony. Unlike classic varieties, which are often larger, 'Moscow' retains all the floral generosity and hardiness of large peonies, in a more compact size, perfectly suited to container growing or small urban gardens.
The 'Moscow' peony forms a dense clump with a bushy, rounded habit, reaching 55 to 70 cm in height with a spread of 40 to 60 cm. It develops from fleshy roots, typical of herbaceous peonies. The dark green and glossy, deciduous foliage is deeply divided, with alternate leaves 20 to 30 cm long. The May flowering produces large semi-double flowers of vermilion red, 12 to 15 cm wide, open to reveal a centre composed of very visible yellow stamens. This colour contrast creates a particularly expressive and decorative flower.

Peony 'Moscow', with its compact habit and vibrant flowers, is ideal for an urban terrace, a patio, or along a sunny border. In a pot, it steals the show in spring. It pairs well with low-growing perennials such as carpeting phlox, like moss phlox 'White Delight' or creeping baby's breath 'White Angel', which lighten its silhouette and extend its flowering period. For a dramatic scene, pair it with late tulips like 'Queen of the Night' or Oriental poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'.

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Peonies: planting, pruning and care
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Peonies: planting, pruning and care
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Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 14 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Paeonia

Species

x lactiflora

Cultivar

Moscow

Family

Paeoniaceae

Other common names

Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference24370

Planting and care

Patio Peony 'Moscow', like all peonies, dislikes being moved, so careful consideration must be given to its planting location. It can be grown in containers or in open ground. The best time to plant is in spring or autumn. Plant the crowns in a sunny or bright position, in deep, well-loosened soil, and most importantly, properly drained. They require space and dislike competition from other species. Prepare a hole 50 x 50 x 50 cm, add a thin layer of sand or gravel at the bottom to ensure root drainage, mix organic fertiliser into your soil, partially backfill, position your young plants and cover with 6 cm of soil above the buds. After planting, firm the soil and water thoroughly.

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Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Edge of border, Small gardens, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Humus-bearing, well-drained.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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