Peony Le Cygne

Peony 'Le Cygne'

Description

Paeonia lactiflora 'Le Cygne'. Swans remind us of grace and beauty and this peony is no different. Ivory buds open to pure white, very large, perfect double flowers. The stems are strong but could need some mechanical support to hold the heavy clusters of fragrant flowers.

One of a select group of peonies to win the American Peony Society Convention Best in Show - Grand Champion three times. In 1926, 1956 and 1960. 

 'American Peony Society' Court of Honour Best White Lactiflora by Hollingsworth Nursery in 2011.

Registered in 1907 by Emile Lemoine, one year after he registered  the famous P. 'Sarah Bernhardt'.

Peony Details

Lemoine Emile

Properties

Colour palette
White & blush
Flowering period
From week 4 | Mid
Flower form
Double
Plant size
d| ↕︎ up to 90 cm | ↔︎ up to 90 cm
Fragrance
Softly scented
Flower bud(s)
One main flower bud and plenty of sidebuds
Award(s)
Other awards
Ideal for
The cutting garden
Position & soil
Sunny and airy - soil well worked and not soggy
Hardiness
Fully hardy -20ºC or depending on snow cover

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