Paeonia (LD) 'Inspecteur Lavergne' - P11

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Paeonia sinensis.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * deer resistant

Growth habit
Upright, expansive.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel up.

Flower
Paeonia lactiflora 'Inspecteur Lavergne' forms double, cupped, dark red flowers from June.

Use
Container, solitary, group planting, scented garden