Paeonia lactiflora Dublin (Patio Peony Series) - Dwarf Peony

Paeonia x lactiflora Dublin
Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony

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A compact, late-flowering variety, ideal for container growing or small gardens. Reaching approximately 60 cm in height, this lovely peony requires no staking. It produces abundant flowering in late spring. Its large, almost single, pure white flowers feature a prominent golden-yellow pompon centre. This easy-to-grow perennial thrives in sun or partial shade in rich, well-drained soil.

Flower size

12 cm

Height at maturity

60 cm

Spread at maturity

50 cm

Exposure

Sun, Partial shade

Hardiness

Hardy down to -20.5°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

Patio Peony 'Dublin' is a compact and generous late-flowering variety, perfect for balconies, terraces, or small borders. Its large single flowers are pure white, enhanced with a golden centre, and bloom in late spring. Its dark green, dense and slightly glossy foliage forms a sturdy clump that does not exceed 50 to 60 cm. The freshness and elegance of this 'Dublin' variety will be appreciated in the garden as well as on the terrace.

Patio Peony 'Dublin' belongs to the Paeoniaceae family, derived from Paeonia lactiflora, also known as the Chinese peony or herbaceous peony. The 'Dublin' cultivar was developed by a Dutch nursery. Patio Peonies are hybrids with a naturally compact habit, particularly suited to container cultivation. The plants exhibit reduced growth, generally under 80 cm, and robust stems that support the flowers without requiring staking. They still retain the typical ornamental characteristics of classic peonies: large, very decorative, often fragrant flowers, and excellent hardiness. These peonies are the result of relatively recent horticultural work aimed at making this emblematic plant accessible to a wider audience, particularly in urban settings. Patio Peony 'Dublin' has a bushy and compact habit, reaching 50-60 cm in height and 40 cm in spread. The deeply divided leaves are dark green with a slight sheen, providing a beautiful setting for the white flowers. The single, cup-shaped flowers measure approximately 12 cm in diameter. Each consists of white petals surrounding a large centre of prominent yellow stamens. Flowering occurs at the end of the peony season, in June. The aerial growth is deciduous: it dies back in autumn and emerges from the ground the following spring.

Peony 'Dublin' captures the morning light like fine porcelain. It is well suited to cultivation in pots or can be tucked into the front of borders. To complement its whiteness, pair it with the airy spikes of Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls', the pale lavender inflorescences of Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' and the anise-green foliage of Lady's Mantle, for example. Together, these plants create a soft scene, ideal for establishing a serene and poetic atmosphere.

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Peonies: planting, pruning and care

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From huge, ruffled flowers to simple, modest corollas lit by a cluster of golden‑yellow stamens, peonies' charm is undeniable. Even a novice recognises a peony at first glance by its deeply divided foliage and its exceptionally large flowers in shades of pink, white, red or salmon. No wonder it is nicknamed "the queen of the garden"! The genus is being refreshed with new cultivars featuring sturdier stems, novel hues — brighter, even fluorescent — foliage that lasts longer, an extended flowering period stretching from mid‑April to mid‑June, and greater ease of cultivation. <img class="size-full wp-image-56587 aligncenter" src="https://www.promessedefleurs.com/blogwp/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/pivoine2.jpg" alt="paeonia" width="1172" height="780" /> Today three categories of<a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/paeonia-peonies.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> peonies</a> are distinguished: <ul> <li>very hardy herbaceous peonies, dying back in winter,</li> <li>the shrubby type, forming a bush very gradually 1 to 2–3 m high, with large flowers,</li> <li>peonies<a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/paeonia-peonies/itoh-peonies-intersectional-peonies.html"> Itoh</a>, hybrids between a herbaceous peony and a shrubby peony. These behave like very hardy perennials, dying back in winter, and, like tree peonies, bear large flowers in rather unprecedented shades of peach, cinnamon, apricot or canary and finely divided leaves carried on rigid stems that do not need staking.</li> </ul> In the garden, peonies prefer open spots that are not too scorching and are extremely hardy, the herbaceous peony in particular can tolerate temperatures below -50°C ! It prefers heavy, rich, cool but well‑drained and slightly alkaline soils while the shrubby peony favours more humus‑bearing, light, rich and cool soils. Itoh hybrids are also very hardy, simply dislike waterlogged soils, appreciate partial shade and have sturdy stems that do not buckle under the weight of the flowers.

Flowering

Flower colour white

Flowering time June

Inflorescence Solitary

Flower size 12 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous

Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm

Spread at maturity 50 cm

Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Paeonia

Species

x lactiflora

Cultivar

Dublin

Family

Paeoniaceae

Other common names

Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 24366

Planting and care

The Patio Peony 'Dublin', like all peonies, dislikes being moved, so careful consideration must be given to its planting location. It can be grown in pots or in open ground. The best time to plant is in spring or autumn. Plant the crowns in a sunny or bright position, in deep, well-loosened soil, and most importantly, properly drained. They require space and dislike competition from other species. Prepare a hole 50 x 50 x 50 cm, add a thin layer of sand or gravel at the bottom to drain the roots, mix organic fertiliser into your soil, partially backfill, position your young plants and cover with 6 cm of soil above the buds. After planting, firm down and water thoroughly. Once established, this peony requires no watering at all in summer in most regions, as it enters dormancy. In hot climates and particularly dry summers, however, a thorough watering every fortnight will be appreciated.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November

Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow

Type of use Edge of border, Small gardens, Container

Hardiness Hardy down to -20.5°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map

Ease of cultivation Amateur

Planting density 5 per m2

Exposure Sun, Partial shade

Soil pH Any

Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)