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Dr. Alexander Fleming Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Dr. Alexander Fleming'
SKU #47929
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Fully double flowers with an intense fragrance and beautiful dark rose-pink petals. The lush mound of dark green foliage remains attractive all summer to frost. Wonderful at the back of perennial borders. An excellent cut flower. Herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Prune foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial. |
Details
| Description | Fully double flowers with an intense fragrance and beautiful dark rose-pink petals. The lush mound of dark green foliage remains attractive all summer to frost. Wonderful at the back of perennial borders. An excellent cut flower. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Flower Color | Pink |
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Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Prune foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.