Shirley Temple Double Peony
Paeonia hybrid 'Shirley Temple'
Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh
SKU #06376
| Description | Huge, fully double, white blooms with a hint of rose coloring are backed by a lush mound of glossy green, deer resistant foliage. An excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or for use as a spring specimen in beds and borders. A classic for cut flower arrangements. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Mid-spring |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Catmint (Nepeta); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula) |
| Care | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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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.