Tree Paeony

Stunning maroon-red flowers from late spring to early summer and handsome, deep green leaves tinged red in spring. This magnificent tree peony is ideal for a sunny border. The single blooms, up to 10cm (4in) across, are perfect for providing colour after spring bulbs have flowered. Protect from cold, drying winds and early morning sun.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drainedRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to JuneFlower colour: redOther features: deep green leaves tinged red in springHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top-dressing of a balanced slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch well with well-rotted garden compost or manure. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three yearsGoes well with: Heuchera 'Pewter Moon', Crocosmia 'Lucifer', Rosa 'L.D. Braithwaite', Hemerocallis 'Stafford', Tulipa 'Apeldoorn', Galanthus nivalis
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