Paeonia lactiflora 'Noemie Demay'
(Peony 'Noemie Demay')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Discovered By - Raised by Jacques Calot
Year of Introduction - 1867
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 as they develop. Large, double bowl-shaped to crown form peony flowers open pale blush pink and fade white with age. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from early summer through midsummer. The Blooms are heavily fragrant and excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Large, double bowl-shaped to crown form peony flowers open pale blush pink and fade to white with age. The blooms are intensely fragrant. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced in June and July.
Flower colour: Pink, white
Flower shape: Double bowl-shaped to crown form peony flowers
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 green with age. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on 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.