Paeonia X Suffruticosa Xue Ying Tao Hua | 6lt Potted Paeonia

Tree peony with densely packed ruffled soft pink blooms. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Hardiness: fully hardy Once established, this hardy tree peony is capable of producing an abundance of soft pink flowers, each of which can grow up to 18cm across. ‘Xue Ying Tao Hua’ looks spectacular for those weeks that bridge the spring and summer – and its flowers will also be a welcome addition to the vase. Our woody-stemmed peonies are field-grown, sturdy plants with extensive roots that have been potted up since lifting in the Autumn. When purchasing earlier in the season (Feb-March) the root system should be well developed although you may find some compost falls away when you are planting them out and this is perfectly natural for the time of year. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top-dressing of a balanced slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well rotted garden compost or manure. The older stems of tree peonies have a tendency to become brittle and snap so cut these back to the ground in autumn every two or three years.