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Paeonia suffruticosa Moutan Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Paeonia suffruticosa plant species is found in E. Asia - China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Paeoniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Moutan. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. moutan. Sims. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Paeonia suffruticosa Common Name: Moutan Family: Paeoniaceae Author: Andrews. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2 Mature Width: 3 Habitat: Scrub in mountains[184].
Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[250]. When sown fresh, the seed produces a root about 6 weeks after sowing with shoots formed in the spring[200]. Stored seed is much slower, it should be sown as soon as possible in a cold frame but may take 18 months or more to germinate[200]. The roots are very sensitive to disturbance, so many growers allow the seedlings to remain in their pots for 2 growing seasons before poting them up. This allows a better root system to develop that is more resilient to disturbance[250]. If following this practice, make sure you sow the seed thinly, and give regular liquid feeds in the growing season to ensure the plants are well fed. We usually prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle, and then grow them on in a cold frame for at least two growing seasons before planting them out when they are in growth in the spring[K].
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