Paeonia lactiflora 'Krinkled White'
(Peony 'Krinkled White')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Year of Introduction - 1928
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 80cm
Width - up to 80cm
Location - The Walled Garden, The White 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, mid to dark green with age. Large, single bowl-shaped flowers are pure white, and the petals have an attractive crinkled, ruffled texture. Each Bloom has a prominent central cluster of golden stamens. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from late spring through early summer. The Blooms are intensely fragrant and excellent for use as cut flowers. Attractive to pollinating insects.
Flower:
Large, single bowl-shaped flowers are pure white with attractive crinkled, ruffled petals. At the centre of each bloom is a prominent cluster of golden stamens. The flowers are heavily scented and held singly atop upright stems in May and June.
Flower colour: White, yellow
Flower shape: Single bowl-shaped flowers held singly
Flowering time: May, June
Foliage:
Glossy, mid to dark green pinnate leaves have oval to lanceolate leaflets. The foliage emerges deep red in spring before fading 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.