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Gardenia Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Gardenia'
SKU #45755
One of the most fragrant peonies! Pink buds open to big, ivory-white double blooms. 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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.
We no longer grow this plant
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed three times a year, with a 10-10-10 fertilizer in spring and summer, and a 5-10-10 fertilizer in fall. Prune spent flowers after bloom. Cut foliage to the ground after frost. Long-lived; may be left undisturbed for years. |
| History | This peony variety was bred in 1955 by Lins. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed three times a year, with a 10-10-10 fertilizer in spring and summer, and a 5-10-10 fertilizer in fall. Prune spent flowers after bloom. Cut foliage to the ground after frost. Long-lived; may be left undisturbed for years. |
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History
| History | This peony variety was bred in 1955 by Lins. |
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We no longer grow this plant
We no longer grow this plant
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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.