This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: June to July
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Deep rose-pink, fragrant double flowers held on erect stems from early to midsummer above deep green leaves. This reliable rosy peony produces a profusion of flowers year after year. Ideal for the middle of a border in full sun or part shade, the large blooms make excellent cut flowers.
  
  
• Garden care: Plant out as soon as possible after delivery, in a sunny spot with well-prepared soil. When placing your plant, make sure that the buds are facing upwards, and that these are no more than 2cm (1") below the soil surface. Water in well after planting. Then, in early spring, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. Deadhead after flowering and remove tatty foliage in the autumn as it dies back.