Paeonia lactiflora 'Edulis Superba'
(Peony 'Edulis Superba')

Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Discovered By - Raised by Lemoine, plantsman
Year of Introduction - 1824
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, deep rose pink, crown-form peony flowers are composed of a central dome of smaller, ruffled petals and an outer layer of larger, rounded petals. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced from late spring into early summer. The Blooms are heavily scented and excellent for use as cut flowers.

Flower:

Large, deep rose pink crown-form peony flowers are composed of a central dome of smaller, ruffled petals and an outer layer of larger, rounded petals. The blooms are intensely fragrant. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in May and June.

Flower colour: Pink

Flower shape: Crown-form peony flowers held singly

Flowering time: May, June

Foliage:

Glossy dark green leaves are pinnate with oval to lanceolate 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 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.