Paeonia lactiflora Moscow (Patio Peony Series) - Dwarf Peony
Paeonia lactiflora Moscow (Patio Peony Series) - Dwarf Peony
Paeonia x lactiflora Moscow
Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony
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Available in 2 sizes
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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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Botanical data
Paeonia
x lactiflora
Moscow
Paeoniaceae
Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony
Cultivar or hybrid
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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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.