The Peony '300 YEARS EARLY' is a tree peony belonging to deciduous shrubs with a height up to 1.5 meters and a diameter up to 2-3 meters. The plant has thick, upright stems with few branches, colored dark brown. The leaves are twice-pinnate, 10 to 25 cm long, in a rich green color. The peony flowers are large, reaching 10-20 cm in diameter, and can be single, semi-double, or double, with various colors — from white and pink to red and mixed. Flowering occurs in May-June, while fruits ripen in July-August. The plant prefers sunny, wind-protected locations and grows well on cultivated loamy and slightly acidic soils with a pH level of 6-6.5. The Peony '300 YEARS EARLY' does not require complex care, but for maintaining health and decorative appeal, regular watering, fertilizing, and pruning are recommended. Planting is best carried out from mid-August to the end of September, allowing the plant to root well before the cold sets in. Reproduction is possible through seeds, cuttings, grafting, and dividing bushes. Thanks to its hardiness (zone 4b, down to -23°C), the peony is excellent for growing in various climatic conditions. This peony looks great both in single plantings and in group compositions on flower beds and in gardens. It adds volume and lushness to the flowerbed, and after flowering, it adorns the site with its dense green foliage. The plant is drought-resistant and does not require special conditions, preferring sunny spots but can also grow in partial shade. Bushes are recommended to be planted with an interval of about one meter to ensure them sufficient space for development. The Peony '300 YEARS EARLY' will become a wonderful garden ornament and a source of bright colors in the spring-summer period.
