peony 'May Apple'

Best in a deep, fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained, in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. May need support (see staking perennials). See herbaceous peony cultivation for further information.

Remove dead flowers as they fade, then cut back plant as the foliage dies down in late summer

Propagate by division in autumn or early spring

Can be affected by leaf and bud eelworm and soil-dwelling swift moth larvae

May be subject to a virus, honey fungus and peony wilt