Paul M. Wild Double Peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Paul M. Wild'

Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh lak-tee-FLOR-uh
SKU #02427
4-8

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Velvety, ruby-red, fully double blooms are displayed on the sturdy erect stems. The spectacular blooms are an excellent cut flower. An excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or in mixed perennial and shrub borders. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Bloom TimeMid to late spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasPeonies are among the most coveted perennials of the highbrow border. Their big bushy shape is outsanding in foundation planting and beds close to outdoor living spaces. They can also blend naturally into more casual settings creating focal points and bold color in season. A gorgous plant for flower filled lawn islands and in high profile front yard locations. Cutting garden essential.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBellflower (Campanula); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Phlox (Phlox)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
LorePaeonia root is an old time remedy in European folk healing and also is vital in ancient Chinese medicine where it is known is pinyin.
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Bloom TimeMid to late spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasPeonies are among the most coveted perennials of the highbrow border. Their big bushy shape is outsanding in foundation planting and beds close to outdoor living spaces. They can also blend naturally into more casual settings creating focal points and bold color in season. A gorgous plant for flower filled lawn islands and in high profile front yard locations. Cutting garden essential.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBellflower (Campanula); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Phlox (Phlox)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
History
LorePaeonia root is an old time remedy in European folk healing and also is vital in ancient Chinese medicine where it is known is pinyin.

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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.

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.