Bury your nose in layer upon layer of silky petals and inhale the delicate but distinctive scent of these peonies – a nostalgic perfume that instantly evokes the romance of cottage gardens! Peony Scented Trio brings you three classic colours with large, ruffled blooms that offer an eye-catching display from May onwards, kicking off the summer season with a generous helping of glamour. Resilient, hardy and long-lived, these perennial plants treat you to a repeat show year after year whilst requiring little maintenance. If you enjoy cutting flowers from the garden to show off in your home, you’ll love having a supply of these long-lasting, fragrant flowers to hand! Height and spread: 70- 90cm (27-35in).
Peony Scented Trio contains the following varieties:
- Peony lactiflora ‘Pink’
- Peony lactiflora ‘Red’
- Peony lactiflora ‘White’
Culinary note: The petals can be added to salads, or cooked slightly and sweetened for a treat. Peony water was also once considered a delicacy and the blooms can be floated in punches. For more details about edible flowers click here.
Growing Information
Bare roots should be planted at the earliest opportunity following delivery. Grow peonies in a sunny or semi shaded position on fertile, moist, well drained soil. Peony plants prefer a heavy soil that is rich in organic matter. Improve the soil prior to planting by adding plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost prior to planting. Plant herbaceous peonies so that the top of the crown is just 5cm (2”) below the soil surface, taking care not to plant too deeply as this may prevent or delay peonies from flowering.
