Paeonia lactiflora White
$38.99
Very large fragrant single white flowers with ruffled petals and golden centres rise above glossy dark green foliage in late spring.
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Description
Paeonia lactiflora White Wings is a classic herbaceous peony introduced in 1949 and valued for very large single white flowers. Broad, lightly ruffled guard petals surround a prominent golden centre, creating an open flower that can reach about 30 cm across. The blooms appear from late spring into early summer and carry a noticeable fragrance above glossy dark green foliage. Plants form a slow-growing upright clump about 80–90 cm high and wide, remaining attractive after flowering. Choose a sunny position in fertile, deep, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Set the crown shallowly and avoid repeated moving, because established peonies flower best when left undisturbed. Support may be useful when heavy rain meets open blooms. Remove spent flowers and cut old stems to the ground in late autumn.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Paeonia lactiflora White, Paeonia Lactifolia White Wings, Paeonia White Wings |
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White, Yellow |
| Color flower summer | White, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Cottage and informal gardens, Fragrant Garden |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Cutting Garden, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | All types |
| Local names | White Wings Peony, White Wings Garden Peony |
| Blomidon Item No | ZPAELAW0002G, 201815010 |
| Cultivation | Plant the crown shallowly in fertile, deep, well-drained soil in full sun. Water during establishment, remove spent blooms and cut stems to ground level in late autumn. |
| Usps | Huge ruffled white singles frame a brilliant golden centre., A fragrant, long-lived peony for borders and cut flowers., Full sun and deep, evenly moist soil support the largest blooms. |
| Propagation | Divide mature crowns only when necessary in autumn, ensuring each division has healthy roots and visible buds. |
| Pests | Peony scale, thrips and ants may be present, although established plants are usually robust. |
| Diseases | Botrytis blight and leaf blotches can occur; removing old stems in late autumn helps reduce carryover. |
| Pruning | Cut all old stems to ground level in late autumn after the foliage declines. |
| Watering instructions | Water deeply during establishment and dry spells, while keeping the crown out of stagnant winter moisture. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun for best flowering, with light afternoon shade acceptable in hotter gardens. |