Paeonia lactiflora are native to China, Japan, and Korea and renowned for their huge, often fragrant flowers which are perfect for a vase as well as an herbaceous border of carefully selected container. Paeonia lactiflora ‘She’s My Star’ is a new arrival for 2024 with large, fragrant double flowers that are coral pink with a hint of yellow at the base of the petals. The fluffy flowers are surrounded by lush, dark green foliage that creates a lovely backdrop for each of the generous blooms – which are referred to as ‘bomb’ type blooms because of their exploding central petals. Alongside its sweet, alluring fragrance this particular variety is sure to create positive impact both indoors and out. Best planted as bare roots in cooler months to give plenty of time for roots to establish before warmer weather and the emergence of top growth in April. Paeonia lactiflora ‘She’s My Star’ prefers moist, well-drained soil of any kind. Position in full sun or partial shade with any aspect other than north facing. A hardy (H6), herbaceous perennial, which matures to a height of 80cm, with a spread of 60cm.
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