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Plant type: Herbaceous perennial.
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Height: Generally grows to a height of 60-80cm, but can grow taller depending on the cultivar and growing conditions.
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Flower characteristics: Double-petaled flowers that are a bright, vibrant shade of yellow. The flowers can be up to 15cm in diameter and have a sweet fragrance.
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Flowering period: The flowering period of 金阁牡丹 (Jin Ge Peony) generally lasts from mid to late spring.
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Leaf characteristics: Dark green, deeply cut leaves that are attractive even when the plant is not in bloom.
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Hardiness: 金阁牡丹 (Jin Ge Peony) is a hardy perennial that can grow in USDA zones 3-8, depending on the cultivar.
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Sunlight requirements: 金阁牡丹 (Jin Ge Peony) prefers full sun to partial shade.
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Soil requirements: 金阁牡丹 (Jin Ge Peony) prefers well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
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Water requirements: 金阁牡丹 (Jin Ge Peony) prefers consistent moisture but can tolerate some drought.
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Maintenance: 金阁牡丹 (Jin Ge Peony) requires little maintenance once established, but benefits from regular deadheading and fertilization. It should be divided every few years to prevent overcrowding. Additionally, some cultivars may require staking to support the heavy blooms.
