Paeonia lactiflora Nymphe, 2/3L
The clump forming perennial, Paeonia lactiflora Nymphe bears the most beautiful, single, bowl-shaped flowers in spring, the delicate petals tinted with pale pink, contrasting with its golden stamens. These flowers are also fragrant and are held on tall stems above divided foliage.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L
- Height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 100cm (3ft 3in) in 2-5 years
Features
The clump forming perennial, Paeonia lactiflora Nymphe bears the most beautiful, single, bowl-shaped flowers in spring, the delicate petals tinted with pale pink, contrasting with its golden stamens. These flowers are also fragrant and are held on tall stems above divided foliage.
Commonly known as Peonies, Paeonias are native to Asia, Europe and Western North America and are one of the longest cultivated flowers in Eastern culture. Nymphe is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
- Flowers: May - June
- Hardy
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Full sun or partial shade
- South, East or West aspect
- Sheltered
- Remove dead flowers as they fade
- Cut back to the ground as foliage dies down in autumn
- Flowers may need support
- May cause skin irritant