Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
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Paeonia
'Lady in Red'
peony
Paeonia 'Lady in Red' is a peony of unmistakable presence, bringing early summer borders to life with sumptuous, richly coloured blooms. The large, semi-double to double flowers open in shades of deep red washed with purplish-pink, each petal softly curved and often lightly fragrant. Held proudly on sturdy stems to around 90cm, Paeonia 'Lady in Red' rises above handsome, divided foliage that emerges in spring with an attractive red tint before maturing to lush green. The overall effect is generous yet refined: a plant that never clamours for attention, but quietly commands it.
Perfect for mixed borders or as a statement among roses and irises, Paeonia 'Lady in Red' is fully hardy and long-lived, settling in happily and returning with increasing abundance each year. The blooms are excellent for cutting too, their velvety tones lending depth and romance to early summer arrangements. Plant Paeonia 'Lady in Red' in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, and avoid disturbing once established; like most peonies, it prefers to put down roots and stay put. With its classic colouring and reliable performance, Paeonia 'Lady in Red' feels both timeless and quietly dramatic—a true connoisseur’s choice.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Paeonia lactiflora 'Lady in Red'
- Flower colour
- Deep red, pink-purple
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 70cm-1m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 3/5 eyes
- Plant spacing
- 3 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- Harmful if eaten
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Good for cutting
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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