Paeonia lactiflora 'Pecher'
(Peony 'Pecher')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Raised in France
Discovered By - Raised by Jacques Calot
Year of Introduction - 1867
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, double bowl-shaped flowers open pale blush pink and fade to white with age. Each Bloom has many ruffled petals, occasionally marked with deep red. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and produced from early summer through midsummer. The Blooms are heavily scented and excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Large double bowl-shaped flowers open pale blush pink and fade to white with age. Each bloom has ruffled petals that may occasionally be marked with deep red. The flowers are intensely fragrant and produced singly on upright stems in June and July.
Flower colour: Pink, white
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 to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.