Paeonia officinalis 'Anemoniflora Rosea'
(Peony 'Anemoniflora Rosea')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - 60cm
Width - up to 75cm
Location - The Walled Garden
Description: A herbaceous Perennial with a clump-forming, upright habit. Pinnate leaves with oblong to Elliptic leaflets emerge deep red in spring before turning to glossy dark green with age. Single anemone form peony flowers are rich magenta-red, each Bloom has a prominent central cluster of smaller, ruffled petals tipped with gold. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced from late spring into early summer. The Blooms are fragrant and excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Single anemone form peony flowers are deep magenta-red, each bloom with a prominent central cluster of smaller, ruffled petals that are tipped with gold. The blooms have a sweet scent. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in May and June.
Flower colour: Red, pink
Flower shape: Single anemone form peony flowers held singly
Flowering time: May, June
Foliage:
Glossy dark green leaves are pinnate with oblong to Elliptic leaflets. The foliage emerges deep red in spring before turning to green. The leaves are oppositely arranged on upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with oblong to elliptic 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.