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Paeonia lactiflora 'Kelways Glorious'
(Peony 'Kelway's Glorious')

Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 100cm
Width - 50cm or more

Description: A clump-forming, herbaceous Perennial with an upright habit. Pinnate leaves with oval to lanceolate leaflets emerge deep red in spring before turning to dark green with age. Large, double, bowl-shaped flowers are creamy white to pale blush pink, the petals occasionally streaked with red. The Blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from early to mid-summer. The flowers are highly scented and excellent for cutting.

Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Flower:

Large, double, bowl-shaped flowers are creamy white to pale blush pink. The petals are occasionally streaked with red. The blooms are held singly on upright stems and are produced in June and July. Highly scented.

Flower colour: White, pink

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. The leaves are oppositely arranged on the upright stems.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Pinnate leaves with oval to lanceolate leaflets

Poison Information:

This plant will 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.