Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'General McMahon'

Prepare the soil, so that it will hold water, yet will drain. Perlite or Vermiculite might do. Add steer manure and a bit of dolomite l...Read Moreime to the soil mixture.

Plant General McMahon in full sun. Do not protect it in wintertime.

Fertilize it maybe once a year, using the above mentioned steer manure that is at least 6 months old, stake the plant and odds are, it will reward you with blooms.

Gen. Mcmahon has the same deep raspberry color as Inspecteur Lavergne and Felix Crousse. The stems on mine are stiff and are holding the...Read More blooms off the ground, whereas my Felix Crousse's blooms are all on the ground (but Felix C.'s blooms are larger).