Paeonia 'Cora Louise'
intersectional paeony or ITOH peony
This exceptional intersectional or Itoh peony captivates with its glamorous, large flowers that blend pink and lavender hues, accentuated by striking red-purple flares. Blooming in late spring and early summer, the saucer-shaped blossoms boast a spicy fragrance and an eye-catching dark magenta-pink ring encircling golden centres.
The plant's compact, upright habit is adorned with finely dissected foliage that transitions from bronzy-red in spring to deep green in summer, before returning to rich autumn tones. Prized for its extended flowering period, sturdy framework requiring little to no staking, and rare, collectible status, Paeonia ‘Cora Louise’ offers gardeners a modestly low-maintenance option with high visual impact.
Its ability to combine the best traits of herbaceous and tree peonies makes it an ideal choice for those seeking unusual, long-blooming perennials to enhance borders, cottage gardens, or specimen plantings.
All of our peonies are field grown. We supply potted plants throughout the year, and subject to availability during the dormant winter months, we also offer bare-root plants (or tubers). If buying a potted plant, please keep in mind that some of the compost may still be a little loose, falling away when the plant is removed from the pot.
The plant's compact, upright habit is adorned with finely dissected foliage that transitions from bronzy-red in spring to deep green in summer, before returning to rich autumn tones. Prized for its extended flowering period, sturdy framework requiring little to no staking, and rare, collectible status, Paeonia ‘Cora Louise’ offers gardeners a modestly low-maintenance option with high visual impact.
Its ability to combine the best traits of herbaceous and tree peonies makes it an ideal choice for those seeking unusual, long-blooming perennials to enhance borders, cottage gardens, or specimen plantings.
All of our peonies are field grown. We supply potted plants throughout the year, and subject to availability during the dormant winter months, we also offer bare-root plants (or tubers). If buying a potted plant, please keep in mind that some of the compost may still be a little loose, falling away when the plant is removed from the pot.
How to care for Paeonia Cora Louise:
In the early spring, our potted bare root plants can be lightly rooted so can be lightly rooted so can be kept in their pots for a few weeks, or planted out, avoiding frosty or waterlogged conditions taking care not to damage the emerging roots. Plant into well-prepared soil enriched with plenty of organic matter, and like herbaceous peonies, make sure that the highest bud on the crown is no deeper than 5cm (2in) below the soil surface as this will reduce flowering.
In growth, keep well fed and watered, and remove spent flowers after they have faded to promote further blooms. In each subsequent spring, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and lightly mulch with well-rotted compost or manure but not too deeply as this can smother the roots and reduce blooming.
In late autumn the foliage usually falls from the stems like its parent tree peony at which point, cut them back to about 10-15cm (4-6in) from the soil level—or to wherever the stems die back to. Intersectional peonies are deep-rooted, and do not make good plants for containers.
In growth, keep well fed and watered, and remove spent flowers after they have faded to promote further blooms. In each subsequent spring, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and lightly mulch with well-rotted compost or manure but not too deeply as this can smother the roots and reduce blooming.
In late autumn the foliage usually falls from the stems like its parent tree peony at which point, cut them back to about 10-15cm (4-6in) from the soil level—or to wherever the stems die back to. Intersectional peonies are deep-rooted, and do not make good plants for containers.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.9m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Pets: Skin irritant
2 × 3 litre pots
£64.99
£32.50 each
available to order from spring
Unavailable
3 litre pot
£44.99
available to order from spring
Unavailable
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