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Paeonia × suffruticosa 'Lu He Hong'
tree peony
Pretty, soft-pink petals gathered around a golden yellow boss of stamens, 'Lu He Hong' blooms from May to June and...
6 litre pot
£53.99
£89.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Pretty, soft-pink petals gathered around a golden yellow boss of stamens, 'Lu He Hong' blooms from May to June and once established, looks fabulous contrasting with and sitting above smaller, early flowering perennials such as Geranium ‘Brookside’ or Alchemilla mollis in a mixed border.
Our woody-stemmed peonies are field-grown, sturdy plants with extensive roots that have been potted up since lifting in the Autumn. When purchasing earlier in the season (Feb-March) the root system should be well developed although you may find some compost falls away when you are planting them out and this is perfectly natural for the time of year.
Our woody-stemmed peonies are field-grown, sturdy plants with extensive roots that have been potted up since lifting in the Autumn. When purchasing earlier in the season (Feb-March) the root system should be well developed although you may find some compost falls away when you are planting them out and this is perfectly natural for the time of year.
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, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Paeonia × suffruticosa Lu He Hong:
Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top-dressing of a balanced slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well rotted garden compost or manure. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three years.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Pets: Skin irritant
