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.
'Peach-a-Licious'
peony
Paeonia 'Peach-a-Licious', an itoh peony, is a real treat for the eyes with its stunning double flowers, reaching up to 20cm wide. The blooms start as a soft peach, transitioning into a rich salmon pink, with delicate pink lines and dark pink accents that give them a unique depth. Paeonia 'Peach-a-Licious' adds a soft, romantic touch to your garden, and with its large, vibrant flowers, it’s a perfect choice for creating dramatic focal points. Not only is this variety a garden favourite, but it also excels as a cut flower, offering a long vase life, so you can continue enjoying its beauty indoors long after you’ve picked it.
This itoh peony thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny spot, making it easy to grow and care for. Paeonia 'Peach-a-Licious' combines the hardiness and vigour of herbaceous peonies with the stunning blooms of tree peonies, offering the best of both worlds. It grows robustly, with strong stems that support the large blooms, ensuring they stand tall and proud. Whether you're new to gardening or an experienced enthusiast, Paeonia 'Peach-a-Licious' is sure to impress with its beautiful flowers and resilience, making it an ideal addition to any garden or floral arrangement.
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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 'Peach-a-Licious'
- Flower colour
- Peach, salmon, pink
- 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
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- Harmful if eaten
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
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choice to delivery
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