Peony lactiflora - Kansas, 1 Pack
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Paeonia lactiflora - Kansas
Paeonia 'Kansas' is a timeless classic among peonies, renowned for its large, double blooms in vivid watermelon-red that remain striking even in the summer heat. Awarded the prestigious American Peony Society Gold Medal in 1957, this elegant cultivar is both garden-worthy and beloved for cutting. The plant forms a lush mound of glossy, dark green foliage, reaching about 90 cm (36 in) tall and wide. Its blooms are not only visually stunning but also lightly fragrant and held aloft on exceptionally strong stems—ideal for both garden display and long-lasting bouquets.
- 1 growing root per pack, 2-3 eyes
- Watermelon-red, 7" full double blooms
- Light fragrance & immense cut-flower appeal
- Vigorous & long-lived
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Watermelon-red fully double blooms |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 - 8 |
| Plant Height | ~90 cm (36 in) |
| Plant Width | ~90 cm (36 in) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil |
| Fragrant | Yes—light, sweet fragrance |
| Deer Resistant | Yes (also rabbit resistant) |
| Plant Timing | Herbaceous perennial (dies back in winter) |
| Bloom Timing | May - July |
| Plant Depth | Plant root crown 1–2 in (2.5–5 cm) below soil surface |
| Plant Spacing | ~60–90 cm (24–36 in) between plants |
