Peony. A clump-forming perennial with mid-green foliage and pretty, large double, loosely arranged, pure white flowers with crimson marks at the base of each petal. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Festiva Maxima’
A clump-forming perennial with mid-green foliage and pretty, large double, loosely arranged, pure white flowers with crimson marks at the base of each petal.
Additional information
| Generic | Paeonia |
|---|---|
| Species | lactiflora |
| Varietry | 'Festiva Maxima' |
| Common Name | Peony |
| Flower Colour | white, crimson |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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