Peony Gertrude Allen

Description

Paeonia lactiflora 'Gertrude Allen'. A late-flowering variety that shows its beauty towards the end of the peony season. Pure white guard petals surround a centre of soft yellow staminodes and pink tipped carpels.

A beautiful combination of flowers, set against the dark green, healthy foliage. This compact garden peony needs no support.

Parent of several Itoh peonies, i.e. P. “Flaming Delight”, P. “Love Affair” and P. “Prairie Sunshine”.

Registered by Wild & Son in 1958.

Peony Details

More peonies by Nicholls Col. Jesse Crook

Properties

Colour palette: White & blush
Flowering period: From week 5 | Late
Flower form: Anemone
Plant size: c| ↕︎ up to 70 cm | ↔︎ up to 70 cm
Fragrance: Softly scented
Flower bud(s): One main flower bud and plenty of sidebuds
Ideal for: The cutting garden
The landscape garden - no support
Position & soil: Sunny and airy - soil well worked and not soggy
Hardiness: Fully hardy -20ºC or depending on snow cover

This variety is not available.