Paeonia lactiflora Koningin Wilhelmina
Paeonia lactiflora Koningin Wilhelmina
Paeonia x lactiflora Konigin Wilhelmina
Pivoine de Chine Reine Wilhelmine, Pivoine herbacée Reine Wilhelmine
I wasn't expecting to have only roots, but they are in perfect condition with promising shoots.
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Description
The Koningin Wilhelmina Peony is a deciduous perennial shrub with early flowering from April to early May. Despite its short flowering period, it can live up to fifty years. Its enormous double flowers offer an intoxicating fragrance. Measuring 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12in) in diameter, they are cup-shaped blooms in a pale pink colour. Its dark green foliage with a bluish hints is deciduous.
At maturity, this Paeonia can reach a height of 1.5 m (5ft). Robust and vigorous, it is native to temperate Eurasia and the West Coast of the United States. In China, the peony is the queen of flowers. It is an imperial plant, symbolising nobility and social success.
The Queen Wilhelmine Peony is suitable for flowerbeds and borders, as well as for planting in isolation. It pairs well with perennials such as phlox and chrysanthemums, or even with grasses to create stunning mixed borders. To fully enjoy its gentle fragrance, place it near frequently used pathways or even in pots on terraces and balconies. It also makes lovely cut flowers. Easy to care for, it is an ideal plant for those who don't have much time to maintain their garden.
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Botanical data
Paeonia
x lactiflora
Konigin Wilhelmina
Paeoniaceae
Pivoine de Chine Reine Wilhelmine, Pivoine herbacée Reine Wilhelmine
Paeonia lactiflora 'Queen Wilhelmina', Paeonia lactiflora 'Konigin Wilhelmina', Paeonia lactiflora Reine Wilhelmine
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Place the Queen Wilhelmine Peony mainly in the sun. In southern regions you should provide partial shade, protecting it during the hottest hours of the day. Plant from September to May, except during freezing periods, in fertile and deep, humus-bearing soil that is moist but well-drained, to prevent the roots from rotting. Easy to grow, peonies require little maintenance. During planting, dig a large hole measuring 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20in) on each side and add potting soil, river sand, and peat. Place the collar at ground level. Do not overcrowd the plants to ensure proper air circulation. Keep the soil moist throughout the growing season with regular watering. Peonies are known to be homebodies, so you shouldn't move them after planting. (If you do they have to be divided, otherwise they won't flower for several years). From February to April or October to November, cut the foliage to ground level, taking care with the young shoots. Provide a stake to support the floral stems, and remove faded flowers during the season. Protect peonies from viruses, nematodes, and thrips larvae. Armillaria (honey fungus) can cause rapid plant death, 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).
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.