Paeonia lactiflora 'Primevere'
(Peony 'Primevere')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
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, single anemone form peony flowers have an outer layer of larger, blush pink petals surrounding a central cluster of shorter, pale lemon yellow staminodes. The Blooms fade to white with age. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced from early summer into midsummer. The Blooms are heavily scented and excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Large, single anemone form peony flowers have an outer layer of larger, blush pink petals surrounding a central cluster of shorter, pale lemon yellow staminodes, all fade to white with age. The blooms are intensely fragrant. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in June and July.
Flower colour: Pink, yellow, white
Flower shape: Single 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 with age. 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.