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Paul is correct about the depth of the crown. It needs to be JUST under the surface. You're correct about the sun too. Paeonia love to bask in it.
It is a rich flowering species.
That is a beautiful Paeonia, both from the leaves and flowers point of view. Nice, as I had no mental image of the species, other than having read it's name once or twice. It looks to be a beauty!!