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Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima'
Peony 

Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima'
Common name

Peony

Group

Perennials

Family

Paeoniaceae

Description

Peony. A clump-forming perennial with mid-green foliage and pretty; large double; loosely arranged; pure white flowers with crimson marks at the base of each petal. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Clump-forming
Fragrance
Yes
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
90cm
Ultimate spread
80cm

Colour

Flowers
White; Crimson in April; May
Foliage
Green - Herbaceous
Fruit
Blue; Black in June
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Border
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter Remove any dead or diseased wood; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Mealy bugs; Red spider mite

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular 4 litre --- --- £9.95 £ 121