Paeonia lactiflora ‘White Cap’
£15.00
A very striking peony with dark green divided foliage and large, single flowers comprising dark pink, almost red, guard petals and cream petaloids fading to white in the centre. Any fertile, moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.
| Flower colour | , |
|---|---|
| Foliage colour |
Green |
| Cultivar & Other |
White Cap |
| Soil type | |
| Planting position | , |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| Flowering times |
April ,May |
| Genus |
Peony |
| Family |
Paeoniaceae |
| Pot size |
tbc |
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.
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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