Paeonia 'Lancaster Imperial' - Peony
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Peony
Scientific name: Paeonia 'Lancaster Imperial'
Flower color: White, semi-double
Mature height: 80–100 cm
Mature width: 75–90 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-rich 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 stems in spring to support the abundant and spectacular flowers.
Water regularly during dry periods. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming and encourage better branching.
After 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 well established and can live for several decades in the same spot, becoming an essential focal point in the garden.

