{"product_id":"paeonia-lactiflora-paula-fay","title":"Paeonia lactiflora 'Paula Fay' - Peony","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paeonia lactiflora 'Paula Fay'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright pink to magenta pink, semi-double, very fragrant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–90 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–80 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, upright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, keep soil moist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, rich in organic matter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 to 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar-producing plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, especially bees and butterflies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and easy-to-grow peony. Stake the stems in spring to support the generous, semi-double, bright pink petals, which are delicately fragrant and highly prized by florists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during dry periods. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage better branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, cut 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 indispensable focal point in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49765357125936,"sku":"","price":20.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/paulafay2.webp?v=1745791724","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/paeonia-lactiflora-paula-fay","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}