Paeonia lactiflora ‘Shirley Temple’
£15.00
Flouncy great pale pink,double flowers, gently fading to buff-white. Blooms June and July. The centre of each beautiful, scented flower is full of small, loosely arranged ruffled petals.Will die down in later summer and re-emerge in spring. Sun or partial shade loving. Any fertile, moist, well drained soil.
| Flower colour | |
|---|---|
| Foliage colour |
Green |
| Cultivar & Other |
Shirley Temple |
| Soil type | |
| Planting position | , |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| Flowering times |
April ,May |
| Genus |
Peony |
| Family |
Paeoniaceae |
| Pot size |
tbc |
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.
Peonies will grow in most soils as long as they are not wet, including clay soils. They require a sunny or partially shaded site. Herbaceous peonies need to be planted with the eye (the dormant pink buds) no more than 2.5cm below the surface of the soil. Do not mix manure in the soil before planting as this may rot the eyes.
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