Peony Montezuma

Peony Montezuma

Description

Paeonia herbaceous hybrid "Montezuma". Strong long stems hold single to semi-double bright vermillion red flowers with a generous tuft of yellow stamens in the centre. Elegant landscape plant and cut flower. A lesser known sought after variety from Prof. Saunders. Possibly named after the Aztec ruler Montezuma. 

Registered in 1943.

Peony Details

Properties

Colour palette
Reds
Flowering period
From week 3 | Early mid
Flower form
Semi-double
Plant size
d| ↕︎ up to 90 cm | ↔︎ up to 90 cm
Flower bud(s)
One main flower bud
Ideal for
The bee garden
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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