Paeonia lactiflora 'Augustin D'hour'
(Peony 'Augustin d'Hour')

Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Raised in France
Year of Introduction - 1867
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 90cm
Width - up to 70cm
Location - The Walled Garden

Description: A herbaceous Perennial with a clump-forming and upright habit. Pinnate leaves with oval to lanceolate leaflets emerge dark red in spring before turning to a glossy dark green with age. Large, double bowl-shaped flowers are deep pinkish-red and are heavily scented. The Blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from early to midsummer. Excellent for use as cut flowers.

Synonym - Paeonia lactiflora 'General MacMahon'

Flower:

Large, double bowl-shaped flowers are deep pinkish-red and are intensely fragrant. The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in June and July.

Flower colour: Pinkish-red

Flower shape: Double-bowl shaped flowers held singly

Flowering time: June, July

Foliage:

Glossy dark green leaves are pinnate with oval to lanceolate leaflets. The foliage emerges deep red in spring and turns a glossy dark green with age. The leaves are oppositely arranged on the upright stems.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Pinnate with oval to lanceolate leaflets

Poison Information:

This plant may cause discomfort if ingested.

Propagation:

Division.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.