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Paeonia lactiflora 'Agida'
(Peony 'Agida')

Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 80cm or more
Width - 60cm or more

Description: A herbaceous Perennial with a clump-forming, upright habit. Pinnate leaves with oval to lanceolate leaflets emerge deep red in spring before turning dark green with age. Semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers are a rich shade of cerise-pink. At the centre of each Bloom is a prominent cluster of golden stamens. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in early summer. The Blooms are scented and excellent for use as cut flowers.

Flower:

Semi-double, bowl-shaped peony flowers are a deep shade of cerise-pink. At the centre of each bloom is a showy cluster of golden yellow stamens. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in June. Scented.

Flower colour: Cerise pink

Flower shape: Semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers held singly

Flowering time: June

Foliage:

Glossy, mid to dark green leaves are deeply Divided to pinnate with oval to lanceolate leaflets. The foliage emerges deep red in spring and turns dark green with age. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on the 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.