Paeonia x lemoinei 'kopper kettle'
Pronunciation: Pay-ohn-ee-uh
Family: Paeoniaceae
Common Name: Kopper kettle peony
Cultivar: Kopper kettle
Plant Type:
- perennial
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- -30 to -40ºF ZONE 3
- -20 to -30ºF ZONE 4
- -10 to -20ºF ZONE 5
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
Bloom Season:
- late spring
- early summer
Bloom Description: Kopper kettle peony (paeonia x lemoinei) produces cream to yellow flowers with pink edges.
Pests and Diseases: Wilt, ringspot virus, tip blight, stem rot, botrytis blight, leaf blotch, japanese beetle, and nematodes
Propagation: Sow kopper kettle peony (paeonia x lemoinei) seed in containers in autumn or early winter (they may take 2 or 3 years to germinate). Divide in early autumn, and replant so the new growths (the "eyes") are 2" below the soil surface. Take root cuttings in winter.
Winter Sowing Zones: Zone 3-8
Notes for Identification: Variety or cultivar: kopper kettle peony (paeonia x lemoinei)paeonia is: deciduousfoliage: mid greenhabit: clump-formingsuggested uses: city, cottage/informal, flower arranging, beds and borders, low maintenancecultivation: plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Peonies are long lived plants, but they often resent disturbance. Warning: if ingested, all parts can cause mild stomach upset. Years to maturity: 2-5source: various resources including the american horticultural society a to z encyclopedia of garden plants and the usda
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- Less then 1 day ZONE 1
- 1 to 7 days ZONE 2
- 7 to 14 days ZONE 3
- 14 to 30 days ZONE 4
- 30 to 45 days ZONE 5
- 45 to 60 days ZONE 6
- 60 to 90 days ZONE 7
- 90 to 120 days ZONE 8
Submitted by: Lilgardener
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Located in: Perennials