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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.8m
max. spread |
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0.8m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Sorbet'
Other names: Chinese peony 'Sorbet' , Garden peony 'Sorbet'
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Genus: Paeonia
Variety or cultivar: 'Sorbet' _ 'Sorbet' is a herbaceous perennial with large, triple layered flowers of soft pink and pale yellow with a slight fragrance, blooming in late spring until early summer.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sorbet' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-yellow, Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink, Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Fragrance: Flower has a fragrance.
Habit: Bushy, Erect
Toxicity: Any part of the plant may cause stomach discomfort if consumed.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sorbet' (Garden peony 'Sorbet') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.8m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation: Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. May take a while to establish before flowering; moving the plant will disrupt flowering for this reason.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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