Fragrant peony 'Shirley Temple' 20-30 cm (Paeonia lactiflora)
156 SEK
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Fragrant peony of the variety 'Shirley Temple': current height 20–30 cm in C2 pot
Common name: Fragrant peony
Scientific name: Paeonia lactiflora
Family: Paeony family
History & use
The fragrant peony has been cultivated in Sweden since the 1800s and is valued for its scent, its durability as a cut flower, and its sturdy growth habit. The variety ’Shirley Temple’ produces large, densely filled flowers that open in pale pink and fade to almost pure white. The flowers have a mild fragrance and are elegant, with a somewhat lower and more compact growth than many other varieties.
Besides its ornamental value, peonies have been used in both food and traditional herbal medicine, especially in Asia. The roots have been boiled and eaten in soups, young stems have been used as a cooked vegetable, and the seeds have been dried, powdered, and mixed into tea.
The roots of P. lactiflora have been used for over 1,500 years in Chinese medicine and are one of the main ingredients in the well-known herbal broth 'Four Things Soup', traditionally used as a strengthening tonic for women (Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants).
Cultivation
Thrives in sun to light shade in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Peonies prefer to remain undisturbed – plant in a permanent spot and avoid moving them unnecessarily. The tubers are planted shallowly; peonies planted too deep bloom poorly. ’Shirley Temple’ is hardy and long-lived, blooming year after year with little basic care. Cut back withered stems in autumn and cover with leaves in colder locations if desired. Fertilize lightly in spring.
Characteristics
Life span: Perennial
Light conditions: Sun to light shade
Height: 60–80 cm
Hardiness zone: 1–5
Flowering: June
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Fragrant peony 'Shirley Temple' 20-30 cm (Paeonia lactiflora)
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156 SEK
Unit price perFragrant peony of the variety 'Shirley Temple': current height 20–30 cm in C2 pot
Common name: Fragrant peony
Scientific name: Paeonia lactiflora
Family: Paeony family
History & use
The fragrant peony has been cultivated in Sweden since the 1800s and is valued for its scent, its durability as a cut flower, and its sturdy growth habit. The variety ’Shirley Temple’ produces large, densely filled flowers that open in pale pink and fade to almost pure white. The flowers have a mild fragrance and are elegant, with a somewhat lower and more compact growth than many other varieties.
Besides its ornamental value, peonies have been used in both food and traditional herbal medicine, especially in Asia. The roots have been boiled and eaten in soups, young stems have been used as a cooked vegetable, and the seeds have been dried, powdered, and mixed into tea.
The roots of P. lactiflora have been used for over 1,500 years in Chinese medicine and are one of the main ingredients in the well-known herbal broth 'Four Things Soup', traditionally used as a strengthening tonic for women (Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants).
Cultivation
Thrives in sun to light shade in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Peonies prefer to remain undisturbed – plant in a permanent spot and avoid moving them unnecessarily. The tubers are planted shallowly; peonies planted too deep bloom poorly. ’Shirley Temple’ is hardy and long-lived, blooming year after year with little basic care. Cut back withered stems in autumn and cover with leaves in colder locations if desired. Fertilize lightly in spring.
Characteristics
Life span: Perennial
Light conditions: Sun to light shade
Height: 60–80 cm
Hardiness zone: 1–5
Flowering: June
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