Hybrid Lutea, Tree Peony 'High Noon'

Paeonia

Genus
Paeonia (pay-OHN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Gold (yellow-orange)
Foliage
Mid Spring
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Other details
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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Classification
Flowers are good for cutting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Montara, California

Stamford, Connecticut

Washington, District of Columbia

Peachtree City, Georgia

Fallston, Maryland

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Coshocton, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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F
Minneapolis, MN | June 2012 | positive

Question: I have had 'High Noon' about 10 yrs, zone 4, georgeous. This year(warmer than ususal winter,wetter than usual spring) a sprout ...Read More

M
Montara, CA | March 2011 | positive

This is an amazing tree peony. The plant itself is a strong grower and it blooms freely for me as well as reblooms in the fall. This is...Read More

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(Zone 7a) | July 2008 | positive

The flower of High Noon only expose it center in first few days. After that it'll grow further and turn itself into a cup shape. In the e...Read More

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Lawrenceville, PA (Zone 5b) | September 2004 | positive

Any tree peony is worth the time and investment.
Many Tree Peonies take up to four years before they begin to bloom but can live f...Read More

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