Double White Herbaceous Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Double White'
SKU
6351
Large, mildly fragrant, pure white double blooms accent the lush green foliage on this shrubby herbaceous perennial. Mounded shape is an excellent backdrop for spring bulbs, or use in mixed borders. Choice cut flower.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. Requires less water once established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pay-OHN-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing clumps reach 24-30 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid- to late spring |
| Design Ideas | Peonies are quintessential perennial-border plants, beautiful as a stand alone but spectacular planted in groups to create a swath of spring color. Highly effective planted along paths, entrance drives, fences or walls. Use to frame or create a backdrop for other flowering perennials, or in the foreground of larger shrubs in mixed borders. Plant other Peony varieties with staggered bloom times to extend the peony bloom period in your garden. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. Requires less water once established. |
| Key Feature | Showy Spring Flowers |
Peonies are long-lived perennials; plant in enriched, well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Remove spent flower heads after blooming. Deciduous.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 8
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