Paeonia × suffruticosa 'Gekkyu-den' (S)

Grow in deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Choose an open position but with shelter from cold, drying winds. For more detailed advice, see tree peony cultivation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by grafting in winter

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm and swift moth caterpillar

May be susceptible to virus diseases, honey fungus, peony wilt, and fungal leaf spot