Peony 'Mary Elizabeth'

Description

Paeonia lactiflora 'Mary Elizabeth'. Lavishly flowering peony, Japanese form. Intense pink guard petals enclose a large centre of soft yellow staminodes. A harmonious and uniform appearance, no staking required. Flowers nestle close to the foliage. Multiple lateral buds extend the flowering season. A happy landscaper!

Registered in 2003.

Peony Details

Hollingsworth Donald

Properties

Colour palette
Soft & hot pink
Flowering period
From week 5 | Late
Flower form
Japanese
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
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

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