Paeonia lactiflora Candy Stripe
Paeonia lactiflora Candy Stripe
Paeonia x lactiflora Candy Stripe
Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony
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Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
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Description
Peony Paeonia lactiflora ‘Candy Stripe’ charms with its large double bicoloured flowers, finely striped with red on a white background, reminiscent of traditional Christmas candy canes. This variety flowers towards the end of the peony season. Striking in a border, it is particularly prized as a cut flower for its unique beauty and light fragrance. Easy to grow, Chinese peonies take some time to establish, but can live well over 50 years.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Candy Stripe' belongs to the Paeoniaceae family. Native to central and eastern Asia, the natural range of the type species Paeonia lactiflora extends from eastern Tibet to northern China and eastern Siberia, where it thrives in steppes, forest edges and open meadows. The cultivar 'Candy Stripe' was raised by R.F. Anderson in the United States and officially registered in 1992. It results from a cross between 'Minnie Shaylor' and a red single-flowered seedling. This herbaceous perennial plant has a bushy habit and forms dense clumps. Its growth is fairly slow, eventually reaching a height of 75 to 90 cm. Dimensions may vary depending on growing conditions, but generally remain within this range. The double flowers are medium-sized (15 to 18 cm in diameter) and are white with red stripes, each flower offering a unique colour combination. They give off a light fragrance and appear in May-June. The foliage is deciduous, composed of dark green leaves divided into lanceolate leaflets. It dries up in autumn and reappears in spring. The long stems of this peony are fairly sturdy, but due to the weight of the flowers, they may require staking. The root system consists of fleshy, tuberous roots that store nutrient reserves essential for annual growth and flowering.
In the garden, peony ‘Candy Stripe’ will not go unnoticed in a sunny or partially shaded border. Ideally, place it in the middle of a romantic flower bed, where its large bicoloured flowers can capture the light without being overshadowed by overly imposing neighbours. It combines well with the vertical spikes of delphiniums and white foxgloves. You can also associate it with the English rose ‘Gertrude Jekyll’, iris ‘Mary Frances’ for its mauve hue, or peony ‘Bowl of Beauty’. In cut flower arrangements, peony ‘Candy Stripe’ mixes well with cream or pale pink old roses, sweet peas in pastel tones, or airy, white or mauve lisianthus.
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Botanical data
Paeonia
x lactiflora
Candy Stripe
Paeoniaceae
Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The best time to plant 'Candy Stripe' peonies is in autumn in full sun or a bright position, spaced 60 cm apart. They like cold winters, which encourage dormancy and flower formation. The soil should be loose, deep, fertile and moist without being waterlogged. They need plenty of space and dislike competition from other species. Prepare a hole 50 cm deep and mix an organic fertiliser with your soil, partially refill, place your plants and cover with 6 cm of soil above the buds. After planting, firm down and water thoroughly. Our secret for cut flower arrangements: cut your peonies at dawn when the buds start to show colour and quickly put them in water.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.