Paeonia lactiflora 'Sorbet'
paeony or peony
‘Sorbet’ is a softly textured, delicately coloured, fragrant light pink, double flowered peony with cream coloured frills. Combine this gorgeous mid-late season bloomer with the delicious fragrance of Rosa ‘Mary Rose’ or the delightful pinkishness of ‘Gertrude Jeykll'.
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.
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 lactiflora Sorbet:
Bare root plants should either be potted up or planted out as soon as possible while avoiding frosty or waterlogged conditions. Plant all peonies into well-prepared soil, making sure that the highest bud on the crown is no deeper than 5cm (2in) below the soil surface. In growth, keep well fed and watered, and remove spent flowers after they have faded. In each subsequent spring, apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
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
4 litre pot
£29.99
available to order from autumn
Unavailable
1 × bare root plant
£9.99
available to order from winter
Unavailable
3 × bare root plants
£28.00
£9.33 each
available to order from winter
Unavailable
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