Herbaceous – The Growers Group https://thegrowers.group Bringing Nature to Life. Thu, 08 May 2025 16:12:38 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://thegrowers.group/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-the-growers-group-square-32x32.png Herbaceous – The Growers Group https://thegrowers.group 32 32 Paeonia lactiflora ‘Jan van Leeuwen’ https://thegrowers.group/shop/peonies/paeonia-lactiflora-jan-van-leeuwen/ Thu, 08 May 2025 15:42:39 +0000 https://thegrowers.group/?post_type=product&p=16232 Fragrant, elegant, single white flowers with a contrasting yellow centre appear from late spring to early summer over the dark green leaves. This lovely, long lived, late spring flowering peony is perfect for a border in full sun or partial shade. The foliage provides interest from early spring, when the red mottled stems first emerge from the ground.

Height and Spread

 

Position

Moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Planting

Water well and leave to stand. Prepare the Planting area and fill hole with two parts soil, mixed with one part soil improver and a little general fertiliser. Replace soil around root ball, firm in and water Well. Keep moist until established.

Plant care

Provide support for foliage and flowers.

Peonies can thrive in most soil types, including clay, provided the soil is well-drained and not waterlogged. They prefer a location with full sun or partial shade. When planting herbaceous peonies, ensure the eyes (the dormant pink buds) are positioned no deeper than 2.5cm below the soil surface. Avoid incorporating manure into the soil before planting, as it can cause the eyes to rot.

]]> Paeonia lactiflora ‘White Cap’ https://thegrowers.group/shop/peonies/herbaceous/paeonia-white-cap/ Thu, 01 May 2025 15:11:46 +0000 https://thegrowers.group/shop/uncategorized/paeonia-white-cap/ An upright, bushy herbaceous perennial with dissected dark green foliage, often red-tinged in spring. In early to mid-summer, it bears large, spicily scented Japanese-style flowers with deep rose-pink guard petals and a frilly centre of creamy petaloids that blush pink as they age.

Height and Spread

80cm x 80cm (32in x 32in).

Position

Moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Planting

Water well and leave to stand. Prepare the Planting area and fill hole with two parts soil, mixed with one part soil improver and a little general fertiliser. Replace soil around root ball, firm in and water Well. Keep moist until established.

Plant care

Provide support for foliage and flowers.

Peonies can thrive in most soil types, including clay, provided the soil is well-drained and not waterlogged. They prefer a location with full sun or partial shade. When planting herbaceous peonies, ensure the eyes (the dormant pink buds) are positioned no deeper than 2.5cm below the soil surface. Avoid incorporating manure into the soil before planting, as it can cause the eyes to rot.

]]> Paeonia lactiflora ‘Shirley Temple’ https://thegrowers.group/shop/peonies/herbaceous/paeonia-shirley-temple/ Thu, 01 May 2025 15:11:46 +0000 https://thegrowers.group/shop/uncategorized/paeonia-shirley-temple/ Large, fully double light rose blooms which turn white with a nice fragrance. A showy flower that looks great in mixed or herbaceous borders and as cut flower.

Height and Spread

90cm x 80cm (36in x 32in).

Position

Moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Planting

Water well and leave to stand. Prepare the Planting area and fill hole with two parts soil, mixed with one part soil improver and a little general fertiliser. Replace soil around root ball, firm in and water Well. Keep moist until established.

Plant care

Provide support for foliage and flowers.

Peonies can thrive in most soil types, including clay, provided the soil is well-drained and not waterlogged. They prefer a location with full sun or partial shade. When planting herbaceous peonies, ensure the eyes (the dormant pink buds) are positioned no deeper than 2.5cm below the soil surface. Avoid incorporating manure into the soil before planting, as it can cause the eyes to rot.

]]> Paeonia lactiflora ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ https://thegrowers.group/shop/peonies/herbaceous/paeonia-sarah-bernhardt/ Thu, 01 May 2025 15:11:46 +0000 https://thegrowers.group/shop/uncategorized/paeonia-sarah-bernhardt/ Enormous, rose pink, fragrant, double summer flowers over mid green leaves. A magnificent, late- flowering variety. Excellent for a partially sunny border.

Height and Spread

100cm x 90cm (39in x 36in).

Position

Moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Planting

Water well and leave to stand. Prepare the Planting area and fill hole with two parts soil, mixed with one part soil improver and a little general fertiliser. Replace soil around root ball, firm in and water Well. Keep moist until established.

Plant care

Provide support for foliage and flowers.

Peonies can thrive in most soil types, including clay, provided the soil is well-drained and not waterlogged. They prefer a location with full sun or partial shade. When planting herbaceous peonies, ensure the eyes (the dormant pink buds) are positioned no deeper than 2.5cm below the soil surface. Avoid incorporating manure into the soil before planting, as it can cause the eyes to rot.

]]> Paeonia lactiflora ‘Pecher’ https://thegrowers.group/shop/peonies/herbaceous/paeonia-pecher/ Thu, 01 May 2025 15:11:46 +0000 https://thegrowers.group/shop/uncategorized/paeonia-pecher/ Large fragrant, pale pink flowers which fade to white as they mature are held on tall stems from late spring to early summer. Wonderful addition to any mixed or herbaceous borders.

Height and Spread

70cm x 80cm (28in x 32in).

Position

Moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Planting

Water well and leave to stand. Prepare the Planting area and fill hole with two parts soil, mixed with one part soil improver and a little general fertiliser. Replace soil around root ball, firm in and water Well. Keep moist until established.

Plant care

Provide support for foliage and flowers.

Peonies can thrive in most soil types, including clay, provided the soil is well-drained and not waterlogged. They prefer a location with full sun or partial shade. When planting herbaceous peonies, ensure the eyes (the dormant pink buds) are positioned no deeper than 2.5cm below the soil surface. Avoid incorporating manure into the soil before planting, as it can cause the eyes to rot.

]]> Paeonia lactiflora ‘Miss America’ https://thegrowers.group/shop/peonies/herbaceous/paeonia-miss-america/ Thu, 01 May 2025 15:11:46 +0000 https://thegrowers.group/shop/uncategorized/paeonia-miss-america/ An early flowering variety with semi double flowers which change from blush pink to pure white with golden centre. Great as cut flowers or planted in a mixed border.

Height and Spread

90cm x 80cm (36in x 32in).

Position

Moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Planting

Water well and leave to stand. Prepare the Planting area and fill hole with two parts soil, mixed with one part soil improver and a little general fertiliser. Replace soil around root ball, firm in and water Well. Keep moist until established.

Plant care

Provide support for foliage and flowers.

Peonies can thrive in most soil types, including clay, provided the soil is well-drained and not waterlogged. They prefer a location with full sun or partial shade. When planting herbaceous peonies, ensure the eyes (the dormant pink buds) are positioned no deeper than 2.5cm below the soil surface. Avoid incorporating manure into the soil before planting, as it can cause the eyes to rot.

]]> Paeonia lactiflora ‘Madame Calot’ https://thegrowers.group/shop/peonies/herbaceous/paeonia-madame-calot/ Thu, 01 May 2025 15:11:46 +0000 https://thegrowers.group/shop/uncategorized/paeonia-madame-calot/ A lovely variety which has large, fragrant, double, creamy white, pink flushed flowers with darker pink outer petals in early summer. A showy flower that looks great in mixed or herbaceous borders and as a cut flower.

Height and Spread

80cm x 60cm (32in x 24in).

Position

Moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Planting

Water well and leave to stand. Prepare the Planting area and fill hole with two parts soil, mixed with one part soil improver and a little general fertiliser. Replace soil around root ball, firm in and water Well. Keep moist until established.

Plant care

Provide support for foliage and flowers.

Peonies can thrive in most soil types, including clay, provided the soil is well-drained and not waterlogged. They prefer a location with full sun or partial shade. When planting herbaceous peonies, ensure the eyes (the dormant pink buds) are positioned no deeper than 2.5cm below the soil surface. Avoid incorporating manure into the soil before planting, as it can cause the eyes to rot.

]]> Paeonia lactiflora ‘Monsieur Jules Elie’ https://thegrowers.group/shop/peonies/herbaceous/paeonia-monsieur-juels-elie/ Thu, 01 May 2025 15:11:46 +0000 https://thegrowers.group/shop/uncategorized/paeonia-monsieur-juels-elie/ Large, fragrant, soft-pink petals with a frosted finish contrast well against an upright bush of broad green foliage in early summer. A stunning addition to a sunny border.

Height and Spread

85cm x 80cm (34in x 32in).

Position

Moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Planting

Water well and leave to stand. Prepare the Planting area and fill hole with two parts soil, mixed with one part soil improver and a little general fertiliser. Replace soil around root ball, firm in and water Well. Keep moist until established.

Plant care

Provide support for foliage and flowers.

Peonies can thrive in most soil types, including clay, provided the soil is well-drained and not waterlogged. They prefer a location with full sun or partial shade. When planting herbaceous peonies, ensure the eyes (the dormant pink buds) are positioned no deeper than 2.5cm below the soil surface. Avoid incorporating manure into the soil before planting, as it can cause the eyes to rot.

]]> Paeonia lactiflora ‘Gardenia’ https://thegrowers.group/shop/peonies/herbaceous/paeonia-gardenia/ Thu, 01 May 2025 15:11:45 +0000 https://thegrowers.group/shop/uncategorized/paeonia-gardenia/ Soft pink flower buds that open to pure white, fully double flowers on strong stems in early to mid summer. A very floriferous variety that looks great in mixed or herbaceous borders and as a cut flower.

Height and Spread

85cm x 70cm (34in x 28in).

Position

Moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Planting

Water well and leave to stand. Prepare the Planting area and fill hole with two parts soil, mixed with one part soil improver and a little general fertiliser. Replace soil around root ball, firm in and water Well. Keep moist until established.

Plant care

Provide support for foliage and flowers.

Peonies can thrive in most soil types, including clay, provided the soil is well-drained and not waterlogged. They prefer a location with full sun or partial shade. When planting herbaceous peonies, ensure the eyes (the dormant pink buds) are positioned no deeper than 2.5cm below the soil surface. Avoid incorporating manure into the soil before planting, as it can cause the eyes to rot.

]]> Paeonia lactiflora ‘Lady Alexandra Duff’ https://thegrowers.group/shop/peonies/herbaceous/paeonia-lady-alexandra-duff/ Thu, 01 May 2025 15:11:45 +0000 https://thegrowers.group/shop/uncategorized/paeonia-lady-alexandra-duff/ A lovely heirloom variety which has fragrant, double soft pink flowers with a creamy white centre in mid summer. A stunning cut flower that looks great in a mixed or herbaceous border.

Height and Spread

90cm x 60cm (36in x 24in).

Position

Moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Planting

Water well and leave to stand. Prepare the Planting area and fill hole with two parts soil, mixed with one part soil improver and a little general fertiliser. Replace soil around root ball, firm in and water Well. Keep moist until established.

Plant care

Provide support for foliage and flowers.

Peonies can thrive in most soil types, including clay, provided the soil is well-drained and not waterlogged. They prefer a location with full sun or partial shade. When planting herbaceous peonies, ensure the eyes (the dormant pink buds) are positioned no deeper than 2.5cm below the soil surface. Avoid incorporating manure into the soil before planting, as it can cause the eyes to rot.

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