Paeonia lactiflora 'Reine Hortense'
(Peony 'Reine Hortense')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Discovered By - Raised by Jacques Calot
Year of Introduction - 1857
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - 85cm
Width - 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, deep green with age. Large pale rose pink, double bowl-shaped flowers have notched petals that are nearly white at the tips. The petals are ruffled and occasionally flecked with deep red. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced from early summer into midsummer. The Blooms have a sweet fragrance and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Large pale rose pink, double bowl-shaped flowers have notched petals that are nearly white at the tips. The petals are ruffled and occasionally marked with deep red. The blooms have a sweet fragrance. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced in June and July.
Flower colour: Pink
Flower shape: Double bowl-shaped flowers held singly
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 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.