Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'
(Peony 'Shirley Temple')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 80cm
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, double bowl-shaped flowers open pale blush pink and fade to creamy white. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced from early summer into midsummer. The Blooms are intensely fragrant and excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Large, double bowl-shaped flowers open pale blush pink and turn to creamy white with age. The blooms are heavily scented. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in June and July.
Flower colour: Pink, white
Flower shape: Double bowl-shaped 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 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.