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Paeonia lactiflora 'Alexander Fleming'
paeony or peony (syn. Doctor Alexander Fleming)
With its soft pink, fragrant, double summer flowers, Paeonia lactiflora 'Doctor Alexander Fleming' is a magnificent peony, which has been in...
3 litre pot
available to order from summer
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Plant description
With its soft pink, fragrant, double summer flowers, Paeonia lactiflora 'Doctor Alexander Fleming' is a magnificent peony, which has been in demand since the Edwardian era. An excellent specimen plant for a partially sunny border, its flowers will also last well when cut for the 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 lactiflora Alexander Fleming:
Where available, bare root peonies should be planted out or potted up as soon as possible, avoiding frosty or waterlogged conditions. Choose a sunny, well-drained position, as peonies flower best in full sun and dislike being moved once established.
Plant all peonies into well-prepared soil, ensuring the highest bud on the crown is no deeper than 5cm (2in) below the surface. For newly planted plants, protect emerging shoots from late frosts in their first spring. Keep plants well watered and fed during growth, using balanced, slow-release fertiliser rather than high-nitrogen feeds, and remove spent flowers once faded.
Mulch with well-rotted compost or manure, support tall stems to prevent flopping, maintain good air circulation, and remove any yellowing or diseased leaves. Leave remaining foliage intact after flowering, cutting back only in autumn once it has naturally died down. Avoid disturbing established crowns, as peonies dislike being moved may take a season or two to establish.
Plant all peonies into well-prepared soil, ensuring the highest bud on the crown is no deeper than 5cm (2in) below the surface. For newly planted plants, protect emerging shoots from late frosts in their first spring. Keep plants well watered and fed during growth, using balanced, slow-release fertiliser rather than high-nitrogen feeds, and remove spent flowers once faded.
Mulch with well-rotted compost or manure, support tall stems to prevent flopping, maintain good air circulation, and remove any yellowing or diseased leaves. Leave remaining foliage intact after flowering, cutting back only in autumn once it has naturally died down. Avoid disturbing established crowns, as peonies dislike being moved may take a season or two to establish.
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
