Lovely Japanese peony with bright fuchsia pink guard petals cupped around a large dome of cream stamenoids that curl at the top. Both the petals and centre pale as they age. Sometimes produces an inner flute of bright pink petals. Very large, bright green leaves. Scented. Late season.
Peonies will grow in most soils as long as they are not wet, including clay soils. They require a sunny or partially shaded site. Herbaceous peonies need to be planted with the eye (the dormant pink buds) no more than 2.5cm below the surface of the soil. Do not mix manure in the soil before planting as this may rot the eyes.