Paeonia lactiflora 'Rome' (Patio Peony Series)
patio peony
Delightful, candyfloss-pink flowers appear between June to July, offering a sugar-coated contrast to the fresh green foliage. ‘Rome’...
bare root plant
£14.99
available to order from winter
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Plant description
Delightful, candyfloss-pink flowers appear between June to July, offering a sugar-coated contrast to the fresh green foliage. ‘Rome’ is at home on the terrace in a pot or container where the loose loveliness of the blooms can also be enjoyed as a cut flower in a vase.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Paeonia lactiflora Rome (Patio Peony Series):
Plant out as soon as possible after delivery, in a sunny spot with well-prepared soil. When placing your plant, make sure that the buds are facing upwards, and that these are no more than 2cm (1") below the soil surface. Water in well after planting. Then, in early spring, apply a a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. Deadhead after flowering and remove tatty foliage in the autumn as it dies back.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Pets: Skin irritant
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