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Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas'

Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas' – Kansas Peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas' – Kansas Peony

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Part shade

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Bloom time

  • June
  • July

  • Vibrant non-fading magenta red
  • Ultra-rigid stems without staking
  • Spectacular double flowering
  • Excellent disease resistance
  • Excellent disease resistance

Make a bold statement in your garden with the 'Kansas' peony, a legendary variety renowned for its daring coloration and exceptional vigor. Its spectacular double blooms display a vibrant carmine red tinged with fuchsia undertones, maintaining their brilliance without ever fading under the sun's scorching rays. Supported by remarkably rigid stems that defy wind and rain, this peony sits proudly atop a dome of emerald green foliage. It represents a premier choice for those who demand uncompromising horticultural performance paired with an electrifying visual presence.

Characteristics

  • Foliage : Features deeply lobed deciduous leaves in a rich, glossy green, creating a dense and attractive bushy structure throughout the season.
  • Flowering : Produces massive crown-shaped double flowers in a vibrant magenta-red in June, famous for their exceptional holding power.
  • Luminosity : Thrives in full sun for maximum blooming, while tolerating light afternoon shade.
  • Habit : Displays a robust and upright habit, forming a compact clump that holds its shape.
  • Growth : Reaches approximately 90 cm in height and 75 cm in spread with a moderate growth rate.
  • Soil : Prefers a deep, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
  • Temperature : Provides excellent hardiness, suitable for zone 3.
  • Resistances : Admirably resists fungal diseases and is distinguished by the strength of its stems against the elements.

Use

  • Types of use : Ideal for energizing perennial borders, sunny flower beds, or creating a powerful focal point as a specimen. It also adapts well to large containers.
  • Decorative advantages : Brings a rare chromatic intensity to the landscape. Its solid stems make it one of the best peonies for crafting bright, striking bouquets.

Maintenance

  • Watering : Maintain fresh soil, especially during bud formation and heatwaves, without saturating the roots.
  • Fertilization : Apply a phosphorus-rich fertilizer or rich compost in early spring to stimulate blooming.
  • Pruning : Remove spent flowers to preserve the plant's energy. In the fall, cut all foliage back to 5 cm above the ground after the first frost.
  • Planting : Install fleshy roots so that the eyes are covered by no more than 2 to 5 cm of soil.
  • Winter Protection : Benefit from its great hardiness which requires no specific winter protection once established.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
- 30 in.
Spread
24 - 30 in.
Height
26 - 32 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • Red

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moderate

Maintenance:

  • Easy
  • Cut back in spring
  • Remove spent flowers

Soil requirement:

  • Rich
  • Well-drained
  • Deep

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer
  • Hare and rabbit
  • Cold
  • Disease

Attract:

  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies

Use:

  • Mass planting
  • Flower bed
  • Specimen
  • In-ground
  • Container

Attribute:

  • Cut flower
  • Fragrant
  • Long blooming

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