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Paeonia 'Honey Gold'

1 bare root

Regular price £14.90

£14.90 each
3 bare roots

Regular price £38.70

£12.90 each
-13%
6 bare roots

Regular price £65.40

£10.90 each
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Description

Paeonia 'Honey Gold' is a delightful peony that perfectly blends elegance with a touch of warmth. Its large, creamy white guard petals surround a vibrant centre of yellow, creating a beautiful contrast that catches the eye. Not only does Paeonia 'Honey Gold' captivate with its striking appearance, but it also brings a delightful fragrance, making it an excellent choice for those who appreciate both visual and sensory appeal. This stunning bloom stands proudly in your garden, adding a soft yet dramatic touch to borders or flowerbeds.

The beauty of Paeonia lactiflora 'Honey Gold' doesn’t end with its appearance. Its delicate yet bold colour combination is complemented by its excellent vase life, ensuring that you can enjoy its fragrance and beauty indoors for days. Thriving in well-drained soil and a sunny spot, Paeonia 'Honey Gold' is as easy to care for as it is breathtaking. This peony will reward you year after year with its fragrant, golden-hued blooms, making it a perfect addition to any garden looking for a touch of sophistication and fragrance. Whether you're planting it as a focal point or incorporating it into a mixed border, Paeonia 'Honey Gold' is a showpiece that’s sure to impress.

Key features

Good for cutting
Comes back every year
Loved by pollinators
Thrives well in full sun
In peat-free compost
Low maintenance
RHS Award (AGM)
Fully hardy
Rodent resistant

Specs & details

Botanical name

Paeonia lactiflora 'Honey Gold'
Flower colour

Cream, white, yellow
Plant size

3/5 eyes
Established height

70cm-1m
Established spread

70cm-1m
Plant spacing

3 plants per m2
Leaf colour

Green
Habit

Upright
Clump-forming
Life cycle

Perennial
Hardiness

Fully hardy
Years to establish

2-3 years
Sunlight

Full sun
Partial shade
Position

Sheltered
Suitable for

Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens
Soil acidity

Any
Soil moisture

Free draining
Soil type

Loam
Sandy
Stony
Loam-based compost
RHS Award (AGM)

Yes
Growing skill

Easy to grow
Scented

No
Pollinator-friendly

Yes
Mouse resistant

Yes
Rabbit resistant

Yes
Deer resistant

Yes
Toxicity

Harmful if eaten

Plant calendar

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

Planting
Flowering

Useful information

- Soak your Paeonia 'Honey Gold' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
- Plant your bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
- Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
- Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Peonies in 1 minute

Peonies like deep, fertile and moist soil with good drainage, and your peony bare roots should be planted in sunny locations where they are sheltered from the wind. The glossy green foliage of Paeonia lasts all summer long, changing to a purplish gold colour in autumn.

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