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.
The hardy, herbaceous Peony 'Immaculée' is the perfect addition to Farmer Gracy's range—it produces stunning semi-double white flowers, with very pale-yellow petals in the centres. Curiously, the flower buds first open to reveal pale pink blush petals, before they turn to white. In the centre of each bloom is a loose cluster of bright red stamens. Held on stiff, upright stems, the blooms are bowl-shaped, and spicily scented. They light up late spring and early summer beds, borders or containers.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Immaculée' is an upright and bushy perennial, with attractive, divided leaves of dark green, tinged red in spring. It is easy to grow, and is at its happiest sited in a neutral, free-draining soil in full sun. It is very well suited to indoor arranging, too. This peony, which first appeared in the 1950s, has stood the test of time well, and is regarded by many as being superior to many modern hybrids.
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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 'Immaculée'
- Flower colour
- White, cream, pink
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 70cm-1m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Clump-forming
Upright - 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
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Clay
Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost
Sandy - Suitable for
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Borders
Cut flower gardens
Cottage gardens
Large containers
Low maintenance gardens
Wildlife gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Toxicity
- Harmful if eaten
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
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