Paeonia lactiflora 'Adolphe Rousseau'
paeony or peony
Fragrant, intense, red semi-double or double flowers from early to mid summer and dark green leaves. This lovely,...
October is a good month to plant, divide or move peonies. Choose firm pieces of tuber when dividing and discard the older pieces. Always replant your peonies so that the tubers are just two inches below the surface. If you plant them any deeper they may not flower because the cold cannot reach them. Cold temperatures are needed to initiate flower bud.
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