Peony Rubra Plena

Peony Rubra Plena

Description

Paeonia officinalis "Rubra Plena". The quintessential old-fashioned peony, suitable for any garden of farmyard. Double ruby red flower with numerous petals. One of the earliest double peonies to bloom. Suitable as a cut flower or landscape plant, may require some support depending the character of your garden. The botanical ancestors originate from southern and middle Europe.

RHS Award of Garden Merit 1993.

Peony Details

Properties

Colour palette
Reds
Flowering period
From week 2 | Early
Flower form
Bomb
Plant size
b| ↕︎ up to 50 cm | ↔︎ up to 50 cm
Fragrance
Softly scented
Flower bud(s)
One main flower bud
Award
Award of Garden Merit Royal Horticultural Society
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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