Paeonia (LD) 'Big Ben' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Peony 'Big Ben' (Paeonia lactiflora) is an upright, spreading perennial that produces red, cupped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from May to June. In a sunny location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 1 m wide. The Peony 'Big Ben' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Paeonia sinensis.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * deer resistant

Frost hardiness
The Peony 'Big Ben' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Peony 'Big Ben' sets beautiful accents together with: Lily, Large-flowered daisy.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel up.

Flower
Paeonia lactiflora 'Big Ben' forms cup-shaped, red flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, scented garden