
Peony lactiflora - White Cap, 1 Pack
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Paeonia lactiflora - White Cap
‘White Cap’ is a striking Japanese-form peony showcasing bold beetroot-red guard petals that elegantly cradle a fluffy, creamy buff center that gradually fades to white—resembling a capped crown. Renowned for its intoxicating fragrance and exceptionally sturdy stems (reaching about 32–34 in/80–90 cm), this mid-season bloom needs no staking and offers long-lasting beauty in both the garden and floral arrangements. An acclaimed cultivar, it earned both the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal and the Award of Landscape Merit—making it a standout selection for seasoned gardeners.
- 1 growing root per pack, 2-3 eyes
- Beet-red guard petals with creamy buff-to-white petaloid center
- Mildly fragrant, late season 6" Japanese type blooms
- Long-lasting blooms; deer & rabbit-resistant
Specifications | Details |
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Colour | Beetroot-red guard petals surrounding a creamy buff petaloid center that fades to white |
Hardiness Zone | 2 - 8 |
Plant Height | ~80–90 cm (32–34 in) |
Plant Width | ~60–90 cm (24–36 in) |
Sun Requirements | Full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil |
Fragrant | Yes |
Deer Resistant | Yes |
Plant Timing | Herbaceous perennial |
Bloom Timing | May - July |
Plant Depth | Crown (eyes) ~2.5–5 cm (1–2 in) below soil surface |
Plant Spacing | ~60–90 cm (24–36 in) between plants |