BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A lovely plant native to China, Paeonia delavayi var ludlowii has masses of bowl shaped, nodding, golden-yellow flowers in early summer and deeply divided, glossy green leaves. The colourful flowers are eye-catching and stand out well against the green foliage. A superb, low maintenance flowering plant for a sunny border or informal garden!

Supplied Size: 3L containers

Features

• Common name: Chinese Tree Paeony.
• Position: Sheltered in sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Flower Colour: Golden-yellow
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized branching shrub with an upright, open form once established.
• Height: up to 2.5 m (8 ft)
• Spread: 2 m (6 ft)
• Notes: Unless seed is required, deadhead Paeonia delavayi var. ludlowii after flowering.