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Paeonia lactiflora Doreen

Paeonia x lactiflora Doreen
Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony

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A highly fragrant herbaceous peony with Japanese-type flowers, 15 cm (6in) in diameter, composed of a collar of fuchsia pink petals surrounding a heart of yellow petaloids. They generally bloom in June, carried on strong stems.  The flowers of 'Doreen' are colourful and fragrant, making this variety a very attractive plant for sunny borders and bouquets. This perennial will thrive in any loose and rich garden soil.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Paeonia lactiflora 'Doreen' is a variety of Japanese type with vigorous growth. This hardy and very robust perennial plant blooms in the heart of spring. Its flowers are a very bright pink, with their centre occupied by numerous golden petaloid stamens, densely and closely implanted. They perfume the house and the garden.

Chinese herbaceous peonies are mainly derived from Paeonia lactiflora, a perennial herbaceous plant native to central and eastern Asia (from eastern Tibet, northern China, to eastern Siberia), where it naturally grows in woods and meadows. This plant belongs to the Ranunculaceae or Paeoniaceae Family. Herbaceous peonies, perennial by virtue of their roots, form a clump of foliage that completely disappears in winter.

Paeonia lactiflora 'Doreen' has been awarded by the British RHS for its ornamental qualities and its performance in the garden. The leaves of this Chinese Peony are dark green, composed of slightly dentate oval leaflets. Taking 4 to 5 years to reach its adult size, it can reach 1m (3ft) in height. This variety blooms in May-June, more or less early depending on the climate. Its flowers measure about 15 cm (6in) in diameter and they are very fragrant. They are carried on solid reddish stems. The vegetation disappears in winter, while the buds persist at ground level and develop in spring. This very long-lived plant grows from a large fleshy root that does not appreciate being moved.

Peonies are one of those plants that form the basis of a garden. Striking and fragrant, the 'Doreen' peony can be grown in a bed or alongside a pathway, associated with timeless and unpretentious perennials such as Tall Irises, Columbines, Perennial Geraniums, Carnations, or Christmas Roses. It can also be grown in the vegetable garden to supply cut flowers for the house. It fits perfectly beside a path, at the base of trained fruit trees. Only pot cultivation is not recommended, as its needs will not be met. Over time peonies becomes majestic and bloom more and more abundantly, producing up to 60 flowers. By associating different varieties with staggered flowering, it is possible to have flowers for 6 weeks from spring to early summer.

The Paeonia is a symbol of wealth and honour in China, where it has been cultivated for over 2000 years.

Our bouquet tip: Cut your peonies at sunrise, when the buds start to colour.

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 15 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Paeonia

Species

x lactiflora

Cultivar

Doreen

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8513961

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Planting and care

Place the Doreen Peony mainly in the sun. In hotter regions provide partial shade during the hottest hours of the day. From September to May, and preferably in autumn, plant it in a fertile and deep, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil to prevent the roots from rotting. Add compost or manure in autumn and spring. Easy to grow, peonies require little maintenance. During planting, make a large hole of 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20in) in diameter and add potting soil, river sand, and peat. Place the collar 6 cm (2in) below the surface.

Space the peonies 60 cm (24in) apart, as they need space and do not like competition from other species. Keep the soil moist with regular watering while the establish. Peonies are known to be homebodies and shouldn't be moved after planting. If you do decide to move them then you need to divide them, or they won't flower for several years. From February to April or October to November, cut the foliage to ground level. Provide a support stake to support the flower stems and remove faded flowers during the season. Protect peonies from viruses, nematodes, and thrips larvae. Armillaria (honey fungus) can cause rapid death of the plant, and stem rot destroys shoots and flower buds.

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Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, loose, rich, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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