Paeonia 'Big Ben' - Peony
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Peony
Scientific name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Big Ben'
Flower color: Dark pink, double, very fragrant
Mature height: 75–90 cm
Mature width: 65–80 cm
Habit: Bushy, upright
Flowering period: Late spring to early summer
Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate, keep soil moist
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Moderate
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
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✂️ Care
Hardy and easy-to-grow peony. Stake the stems in spring to support the abundant, dark red double-petaled flowers, which are delicately fragrant and highly prized by florists.
Water regularly during dry periods. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage better branching.
After flowering, cut the stems back to about 20 cm from the ground to encourage vigorous regrowth the following year. Remove dead foliage in autumn after frost. This peony requires little maintenance once established and can live for several decades in the same spot, becoming an essential focal point in the garden.