Peony lactiflora - Dr. Alex Fleming, 1 Pack
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Paeonia lactiflora - Dr. Alex Fleming
A timelessly elegant heirloom, ‘Dr. Alex Fleming’ wows with its fully double, richly scented blooms in a deep rose‑pink that gently pale toward the petal edges. Each flower has a rounded, layered form, supported by stout stems and lush, glossy foliage—making it a standout choice both in the border and as a dramatic cut flower. This award-winning cultivar is praised for its long blooming season, thanks to prolific side buds, and a reputation for garden longevity that rivals oaks once established
- 1 growing root per pack, 2-3 eyes
- Deep rose-pink double blooms with fading edges
- Intensely fragrant, long-flowering
- Strong stems & garden longevity
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Deep rose‑pink, fading toward edges |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 75–100 cm (30–40 in) |
| Plant Width | Approximately 60–90 cm (24–36 in) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to partial shade; rich, well-drained soil |
| Fragrant | Yes—intense, sweet fragrance |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Timing | May - July |
| Plant Depth | Plant eyes/root crown ~2.5 cm (1 in) below soil surface |
| Plant Spacing | 60–90 cm (24–36 in) between plants |
