Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl Of Cream'
(Peony 'Bowl of Cream')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 80cm
Width - up to 80cm
Location - The Walled Garden
Description: A herbaceous Perennial with an upright, clump-forming habit. Pinnate leaves with oval to lanceolate leaflets emerge deep red in spring before turning to a glossy dark green with age. Large double bowl-shaped flowers are creamy white, each with a central crown of golden yellow stamens. Each Bloom has ruffled petals and can reach to 30cm across. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced from early through midsummer. the Blooms are heavily fragrant and excellent for use as cut flowers. Attractive to pollinating insects.
Flower:
Large double bowl-shaped flowers are creamy white and heavily scented. Each bloom has ruffled petals and a crown of golden yellow stamens at the centre. The flowers can reach to 30cm across and are held singly on upright stems in June and July.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Double bowl-shaped flowers held singly
Flowering time: June, July
Foliage:
Glossy dark green leaves are pinnate with ovate to lanceolate leaflets. The foliage emerges deep red in spring before turning to green. 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 of tubers.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.