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Pivoine lactiflora Doreen
Pivoine lactiflora Doreen
Pivoine lactiflora Doreen
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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.
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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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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 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:
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.