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Paeonia lactiflora ‘Catharina Fontijn’ (Peony ‘Catharina Fontijn’)

£28.00

Catherina Fontjin is a herbaceous perennial with divided foliage, erect stems bearing heavily scented, blush rose-pink double flowers, with ruffled inner petal in mid-season. One of our favorites and excellent as a cut flower. Sun or partial shade loving. Any fertile, moist, well drained soil. 1mx1m .
Fragrant, large flowers
Easy to grow if in good soil.

Only 2 left in stock

Only 2 left in stock

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Description

Catherina Fontjin’ is a herbaceous perennial with divided foliage, erect stems bearing heavily scented, blush rose-pink double flowers, with ruffled inner petal in mid-season. One of our favorites and excellent as a cut flower. Sun or partial shade loving. Any fertile, moist, well drained soil. 1mx1m (3’x3′).Fragrant, large flowers easy to grow if in good soil.

Additional information

Height & Spread in 5 yrs

1mx1m (3'x3')
Toxicity

CAUTION: if eaten, can upset stomachs
Plant condition

This plant loses its leaves in winter and regrows in spring. It can be planted any time of year.
Plant Type

Perennial
Habit

Bushy
Aspect

Any position sheltered or exposed
Flower month

May- June
Tenderness

Hardy
Foliage colour

Green
Foliage

Deciduous Perennial Plant
Flower colour

Blush Pink
Genus

Peony
Soil

Any fertile, moist, well drained soil
Fragrant

Highly Fragrant
Sun position

Sun or partial shade loving
Pot size

HUGE 5.5lt (22cm Square) Deep Pot
Common name

Peony
Family

Paeoniaceae
Cultivar

'aka Catharine Fontjin'
Species

lactiflora
Plant Care

Remove dead flowers spikes at a branching point or at the base after flowering, to tidy.