One look at the light pink, powder puff-like blooms and you’ll know why it’s an American Peony Society gold medal winner. The fully double, 5″ fragrant flowers are absolutely stunning—and they attract bees and butterflies. Enjoy these beauties in the garden or as cut flowers. Grows up to 3′ tall with a similar spread.Paeonia ‘Pillow Talk’
Peonies have few requirements: give them a sunny well-drained location, plant 2-4′ apart, with the eyes (new buds at the crown) no more than 2″ below soil level and apply fertilizer or compost in spring. They take a while to establish, often 3 years before the first bloom—but the wait is worth it. They are heirloom quality. Let them grow undisturbed and they will bring joy to you and your loved ones through the decades.
Botanical Name:Paeonia lactiflora ‘Pillow Talk’
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:28 – 30 inches
Spread:24 – 36 inches
Spacing:24 – 36 inches
Hardiness Zone:3-8
Flowering Date:Late spring to early summer
Planting Instructions:Plant with eyes 1-2″ below the soil surface. Firm soil around the roots and water thoroughly. Planting too deep will result in poor flowering.
Winter Care:Mulch +/- 2″ in the first year
Shipped:2-3 EYE BAREROOT
Growth Rate:Medium
Shipping Season:Fall
Flower Color:Pink
Flower Form:5″ fully double flowers
Foliage Type:Glossy, deep green leaves. Very ornamental through-out the growing season. The new growth in spring is a copper-burgundy and turns a soft yellow in the fall.
Resistance:Deer Resistant
Pruning:Remove spent flower stems after flowering to maintain an attractive bush type perennial all summer long.
Soil Requirement:Well drained
Watering Requirement:Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Additional Information:Peonies are classic garden plants that add a bit of nostalgia and charm to the garden. The fragrant blooms and lush foliage made them popular for years and with the resurgence in breeding, they will continue to improve.
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