Li Xiang is a Chinese heirloom tree peony bearing large blooms in May with a soft, sweet fragrance. Woody-stemmed, it holds its structure year-round and reaches 5–6 feet tall and wide. Plant where it receives morning sun and afternoon shade; direct afternoon heat stresses the plant. Water deeply but infrequently, only when the soil is dry 4–6 inches below the surface, and site it away from irrigation systems — excess moisture is the primary cause of failure. Feed with composted manure in spring and fall. Hardy in zones 4–9 and drought-tolerant once established. Watch for botrytis wilt in wet springs, showing as grey mould on buds or brown leaf blotches, and remove affected tissue promptly.
Supplied as a two to three year old bare-root plant that has already bloomed, currently 10–29 inches.
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Peonies ship in fall (September–November) when fully dormant and bare root.
Fall planting gives roots a full season to establish in warm soil before winter. Cold stratification triggers strong, healthy spring growth and reliable bloom production. Spring-shipped peonies experience root damage during active growth, transplant shock during their bloom cycle, and often lose an entire growing season.
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