Do Tell Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Do Tell'
Large, mildly fragrant anemone type blossoms have soft pink petals surrounding a deep rose and yellow fringed center. Each spring, deep emerald green foliage emerges, remaining attractive throughout summer and fall. This mid to late-season bloomer is lovely massed in borders. Excellent cut flower. Herbaceous perennial.
| Key feature: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial shade to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 30 to 36 inches tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 5153 |
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Care Information
Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Add compost as needed before planting. Remove spent flowers after bloom. Cut foliage to the ground in fall after frost. Plants are long-lived, do not need to be divided and can be left undisturbed for years.
Large, mildly fragrant anemone type blossoms have soft pink petals surrounding a deep rose and yellow fringed center. Each spring, deep emerald green foliage emerges, remaining attractive throughout summer and fall. This mid to late-season bloomer is lovely massed in borders. Excellent cut flower. Herbaceous perennial.
Care Information
Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Add compost as needed before planting. Remove spent flowers after bloom. Cut foliage to the ground in fall after frost. Plants are long-lived, do not need to be divided and can be left undisturbed for years.
| Key feature: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial shade to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 30 to 36 inches tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 5153 |
