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How to grow peonies in a pot

Paeonia lactiflora

Peonies, with their large, double, fragrant flowers, are among the showiest plants of spring. They live a very long time but dislike being moved.

At a glance

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Moderate
  • Pot30 litres
The peony as drawn in Verda

From seed to harvest

In Verda these six stages pass in real time. It keeps growing while you are away.

  1. Peony: Seed
    Seed1/6
  2. Peony: Sprout
    Sprout2/6
  3. Peony: Leafing out
    Leafing out3/6
  4. Peony: Budding
    Budding4/6
  5. Peony: Opening
    Opening5/6
  6. Peony: In full bloom
    In full bloom6/6

Care

For growing it in a pot, on a balcony or a windowsill.

Planting

Plant the root in autumn with the buds no more than 3 to 5 cm below the soil.

Pot

At least 30 litres, and deep.

Light

Full sun.

Winter

It needs a cold winter; without that chill it does not bloom.

In the game

In Verda the peony is a rare flower and one of the showiest species.

Its traits

  • TastyTasty
  • FragrantFragrant
  • HealingHealing
  • ShowyShowy
Verda

Verda

A cozy village farm: plant seeds, harvest, and fill the villagers' orders.

Peony and more than 40 other plants are waiting for you.

What else you can grow

Plant guide