Paeonia 'Buckeye Belle'
paeony or peony
Prized for their big, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, it's easy to see why peonies are held in such...
4 litre pot
£29.99
available to order from spring
2 × 4 litre pots
£49.99
£59.98
available to order from spring
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Plant description
Prized for their big, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, it's easy to see why peonies are held in such high regard by many gardeners. From early spring, when their red-mottled shoots push through the bare earth and quickly unfurl to handsome foliage, to early summer, when the huge flowers burst open from spherical red buds, peonies exert a fascination that few can resist. With its deep red semi-double flowers, 'Buckeye Belle' is a head-turning, early-flowering variety, that will add depth and drama to the border or vase.
All of our peonies are field grown. We supply potted plants throughout the year, and subject to availability during the dormant winter months, we also offer bare-root plants (or tubers). If buying a potted plant, please keep in mind that some of the compost may still be a little loose, falling away when the plant is removed from the pot.
All of our peonies are field grown. We supply potted plants throughout the year, and subject to availability during the dormant winter months, we also offer bare-root plants (or tubers). If buying a potted plant, please keep in mind that some of the compost may still be a little loose, falling away when the plant is removed from the pot.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Paeonia Buckeye Belle:
Bare root plants should either be potted up or planted out as soon as possible while avoiding frosty or waterlogged conditions. Plant all peonies into well-prepared soil, making sure that the highest bud on the crown is no deeper than 5cm (2in) below the soil surface. In growth, keep well fed and watered, and remove spent flowers after they have faded. In each subsequent spring, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Pets: Skin irritant
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