Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'

Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' is a well known selection, growing as a clump forming perennial with eye-catching and scented double white to pale pink flowers in summer. The leaves are deeply cut and dark green in colour.

A superb, low maintenance flowering plant for a sunny border or informal garden!

• Position: Sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June - July.
• Flower Colour: White - pale pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' grows to be a small to medium sized upright herbaceous plant.
  • Height: 80 - 100 cm (3 ft)
  • Spread: 80 - 100 cm (2 - 3 ft)

• Notes: Unlike tree Peonies, Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'  will die back to the ground in late autumn each year.