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Paul M. Wild Double Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Paul M. Wild'
Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh lak-tee-FLOR-uh
SKU #02427
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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| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | Peonies 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 Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Bellflower (Campanula); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Phlox (Phlox) |
| 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. |
| History | Commonly known as Chinese peony, this is a cultivar of the species Paeonia lactiflora a native of a wide range from Tibet to Siberia. It is a parent in the ancestry of most modern peony hybrids. As its name suggests, this hybrid was developed by Paul M. Wild and introduced in 1964. |
| Lore | Paeonia root is an old time remedy in European folk healing and also is vital in ancient Chinese medicine where it is known is pinyin. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Peonies 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 Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Bellflower (Campanula); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Phlox (Phlox) |
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. |
|---|
History
| History | Commonly known as Chinese peony, this is a cultivar of the species Paeonia lactiflora a native of a wide range from Tibet to Siberia. It is a parent in the ancestry of most modern peony hybrids. As its name suggests, this hybrid was developed by Paul M. Wild and introduced in 1964. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Paeonia 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 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.