Paeonia lactiflora - 'Bowl of Beauty' (Peony)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Pink Flowers (Summer early), Green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Paeonia lactiflora cultivation notes: This classic flowering perennial flourishes in soil that is both well drained and fertile in full sun. Paeonia will tolerate well drained chalky soil as well as part shade. On planting dig in plenty of organic matter and mulch every few years. Support new growth and flowers in spring.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.


Common Missspellings: Peone, Paeoni, Peaone, Paonia, Peonia, Peaonia, Peaoni
Paeonia lactiflora - 'Bowl of Beauty' (Peony)
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