Peonies: Paeonia lactiflora 'Gardenia'
Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Gardenia'
Common name: Peony, Double 'Gardenia'
Planted
3
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at a glance
Soil: | damp, alkaline, clay |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 5a thru 8b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
butterfly attracting |
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description for "Peonies: Paeonia lactiflora 'Gardenia'"
'Gardenia' Peony is sweetly fragrant with large, double, blush-white flowers, occasional pink streaking in the center. Small golden stamens make this a very pleasing variety. Strong stems and dark green foliage just complete the package. Prefers full sun. Likes composted, well-drained soil. Remove spent flowers for neatness and to promote reblooming. Reliable and easy. Mid-border groupings. Specimen, cottage gardens, borders. Cuts well. Species native to Russia, West China.