Paeonia lactiflora 'Charlie's White'
(Peony 'Charlie's White')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Raised in the USA
Discovered By - Raised by Charles Klehm, plant breeder
Year of Introduction - 1951
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 80cm
Width - up to 80cm
Location - The Walled Garden
Description: A herbaceous Perennial with a clump-forming, upright habit. Pinnate leaves with oval to lanceolate leaflets emerge deep red in spring before turning to a glossy dark green with age. Large creamy white, crown-form peony flowers are composed of a central dome of smaller, ruffled petals and an outer collar of larger, rounded petals. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from early through midsummer. The Blooms are lightly scented and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Large creamy white, crown-form peony flowers are composed of a central dome of smaller, ruffled petals and an outer layer of larger, rounded petals. The blooms are lightly scented. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in June and July.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Crown-form peony 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 before turning to dark green with age. The leaves are held in opposite pairs 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.