Paeonia lact.Catherine Fontijn
$32.99
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Catharina Fontijn’ bears fragrant, fully double soft salmon-pink flowers that fade toward blush-white above strong dark stems.
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Description
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Catharina Fontijn’ is a long-lived herbaceous peony with strong dark stems, divided dark-green foliage tinged red in spring, and large, fully double, spicily fragrant flowers that open soft salmon-pink and gradually fade through blush to creamy white.
The sturdy midseason blooms are prized for cutting and usually need less support than many tall peonies. Plant the crown shallowly in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or light shade, then leave the established clump undisturbed and clear dead foliage in autumn.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Paeonia 'Catharina Fontijn', Paeonia Catharina Fontijn, Paeonia lact.Catherine Fontijn |
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White, Pink |
| Color flower summer | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Spicy |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Wall and boundary borders, Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk |
| Harvest in | 5, 6 |
| Local names | Catharina Fontijn Peony |
| Blomidon Item No | 7937674215475, ZPAELACF0001G |
| Propagation | Divide mature crowns in autumn or early spring, preserving several healthy eyes. |
| Pests | Leaf and bud eelworm and swift moth caterpillars may occur. |
| Diseases | Botrytis, peony wilt, leaf blotch, viruses, honey fungus, and Verticillium wilt may occur. |
| Pruning | Deadhead after flowering and cut dead foliage to ground level in autumn. |
| Hazardous information | May irritate the skin and is potentially harmful to dogs and cats. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist but well drained; avoid overwatering the crown. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or light partial shade in a sheltered site. |