Paeonia lactiflora 'Imaculee'
(Peony 'Imaculee')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Year of Introduction - 1953
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 and upright habit. Pinnate leaves with oval to lanceolate leaflets emerge deep red in spring before turning to glossy dark green with age. Large semi-double, anemone-form peony flowers open pale blush pink and quickly turn to pure white. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced from early through midsummer. The Blooms are fragrant and excellent for use as cut flowers. Attractive to pollinating insects.
Flower:
Large semi-double, anemone-form peony flowers open pale blush pink and quickly turn to pure white. The blooms are sweetly scented. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in June and July.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Semi-double, anemone-form peony flowers held singly
Flowering time: June, July
Foliage:
Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have oval 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.