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Paeonia suffruticosa Xue Ta
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Paeonia suffruticosa 'Xue Ta', sometimes marketed as 'Snowy Pagoda' or 'Jing Yu', named after its Chinese creator, is one of the most refined tree peonies. This variety stands out with truly exquisite flowers that are large, round, well-filled, beautifully formed, long-lasting, subtly coloured, and delicately scented. Elegantly displayed, sometimes crowned, or in the shape of a lotus or anemone, they go from creamy white to pure white while maintaining a pink glow at the centre which gives them a unique personality. This bush, in full bloom in early May, offers a breathtaking sight at maturity, deserving a prime location in the garden. It is not only a beautiful plant, but no more difficult to grow than a perennial Chinese peony.
The 'Xue Ta' tree peony, introduced in 1978, is a beautiful descendant of the Paeonia suffruticosa or tree peony, native to central China. This extraordinary species, cultivated for about 1500 years in China and two centuries in Europe, has given rise to numerous cultivars with single or double flowers, in all colours except true blue. The wild form, very enigmatic, has never been formally identified. In contrast to herbaceous peonies, Paeonia suffruticosa produces a woody framework with one or more small trunks, and sparsely branched knotty branches that persist all year round, like shrubs. Its foliage is deciduous, emerging in spring and falling in autumn, often taking on beautiful hues at the end of the season. All these plants, originating from the Far East, are very hardy. They belong to the family of Ranunculaceae.
'Xue Ta' slowly forms a sparsely branched, upright and rounded bush, reaching about 1.30 m (4ft) - 1.40 m (5ft) in height and 1.10 m (4ft) in width under favourable growing conditions. The short, upright, very rigid, brownish, somewhat knotty branches bear an abundance of deeply dissected, undulate, lanceolate-shaped leaflets, strongly veined, reddish at budburst, quickly turning fairly dark green on the upper side with violet tints, and more glaucous underneath.
The abundant flowering of this 'Xue Ta' variety lasts for about 3 weeks in April-May, in the middle of the tree peony season, earlier or later depending on the climate and the year. A 3-year-old plant will produce a single flower in the first year, but 50 after 20 years of cultivation, and well over 100 at an advanced age. It starts with very large, solitary, rounded buds that appear at the end of reddish shoots in late winter. They open into very double corollas, borne upright or horizontally, measuring 16cm (6in) in diameter and 9cm (4in) in depth. Their shape varies but often consists of a row of flat, thin, soft outer petals topped with numerous long, narrow, slightly dentate petals, mixed with a few stamens. The base of these numerous small petals is flesh-coloured pink. The heart of the flower, more or less visible through the petals, is tinged with red-pink. At full bloom the flower is almost white. The fragrance is pleasant but light. These flowers are pollinated by insects. The fruits are green, five-loculed capsules that dry and open to release round, black, shiny seeds.
The tree peony is not a plant for impatient gardeners. It takes its time, but years of patience are rewarded with the fabulous spectacle created by this opulent shrub laden with huge flowers, albeit somewhat ephemeral in spring. In the garden, the 'Xue Ta' tree peony will be sumptuous as a solitary specimen against a wall, in the foreground of a hedge or in a bed, under tall trees, but always sheltered from winds and in a bright, airy location. Its dreamy flowers will be enhanced by those of other red, purple, pink, or mauve peonies, or early-flowering China roses such as Old Blush or Tess of The d'Ubervilles. This variety also pairs well with other perennials such as garden irises, columbines, perennial geraniums, or bellflowers. You can also create magnificent bouquets with its sumptuous flowers.
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Preferably site the Xue Ta tree peony in partial shade in hotter regions, or in full sun in more northerly areas; 6 hours of sun per day are necessary for beautiful flowering. Morning sun is appreciated, while scorching situations should be avoided. Plant from September to May, except during freezing periods, in deep and fertile soil that is slightly acidic, neutral or even slightly alkaline, moist, but well-drained to prevent the roots from rotting. Once well established in deep soil, the tree peony does not require watering in summer, especially early spring flowering varieties. Its hardiness is excellent, but the flower buds can be damaged by strong or dry and cold winds.
Easy to grow, tree peonies require little maintenance but deserve careful installation. During planting, dig a large hole 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20in) deep and at least as wide. Fill it with a mixture of garden soil, leaf compost, and river sand or gravel if your soil is very heavy and compact. Add crushed horn, bone meal, and dried blood at the bottom of the planting hole. Do not plant too tightly for good ventilation. The tree peony dislikes competition from the roots of other plants, so allow a spacing of 1 m (3ft) from its neighbours. The graft should be buried about twenty centimetres deep so that the plant gradually becomes independent from its rhizome. Watering should be abundant, but spaced out every 8 to 15 days during the first two years, from March to September. Peonies are known to be homebodies and should not be moved after planting. Avoid pruning unless the base of the plant becomes bare. If that happens, prune at the level of the shoots at the base. Provide a stake to support the flower stems, and remove faded flowers during the season.
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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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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
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 planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
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.