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Paeonia ‘Christmas Velvet’ (Peony ‘Christmas Velvet’) (Mid Season Flowering) (Fragrant)

£99.00

Rare and collectable, very special herbaceous peony with double velvet red fragrant flowers. Heavy flowering, excellent cut flower. Rarely available. Any fertile, free-draining soil in full sun or part shade and in any sheltered position.

Easy to grow if in good soil.

H: 90cm S: 50cm.

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Description

Rare and collectable, very special herbaceous peony with double velvet red fragrant flowers. Heavy flowering, excellent cut flower. Rarely available. Any fertile, free-draining soil in full sun or part shade and in any sheltered position. H: 90cm S: 50cm. Easy to grow if in good soil.

Additional information

Flower month

May/June
Family

Paeoniaceae
Plant condition

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

Perennial
Plant Care

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

Bushy
Aspect

Any position sheltered or exposed
Tenderness

Hardy
Foliage colour

Green
Foliage

Deciduous Perennial Plant
Genus

Peony
Flower colour

Deep red
Height & Spread in 5 yrs

1mx1m (3'x3')
Fragrant

Yes
Sun position

Sun or partial shade loving
Soil

Any fertile, moist, well drained soil
Pot size

HUGE 5.5lt (22cm Square) Deep Pot
Species

lactiflora
Toxicity

CAUTION: if eaten, can upset stomachs