Paeonia lactiflora 'Do Tell'
(Peony 'Do Tell')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Raised in Illinois, USA
Discovered By - Raised by E. Auten, plant breeder and nurseryman
Year of Introduction - 1946
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 90cm
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 glossy dark green with age. Large anemone-form peony flowers have an outer ring of larger pale mauve-pink petals and a central cluster of smaller, deep rose pink petals. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced from early through midsummer. The Blooms are lightly scented and excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Large anemone-form peony flowers have an outer ring of larger, pale mauve pink petals and a central cluster of smaller, deep rose pink petals. The blooms are lightly scented. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in June and July.
Flower colour: Pink
Flower shape: Anemone-form peony flowers held singly
Flowering time: June, July
Foliage:
Glossy dark green leaves are pinnate with oval to lanceolate leaflets. The leaves emerge deep red in spring before turning dark green with age. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on the upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate leaves 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.