Paeonia lactiflora 'Victoire de la Marne' (Peony 'Victoire de la Marne')
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0.9m max. spread |
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0.9m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Victoire de la Marne'
Other names: Peony 'Victoire de la Marne'
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Genus: Paeonia
Variety or cultivar: 'Victoire de la Marne' _ 'Victoire de la Marne' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with erect stems bearing divided, mid-green leaves and large, solitary. fragrant, double, magenta flowers in summer.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Victoire de la Marne' is: Deciduous
Flower: Magenta in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect flower stem, Upright
Toxicity: All parts may cause discomfort if ingested.
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Specific pests: Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Swift moth larvae
Specific diseases: Honey fungus , Peony wilt
General care
Pruning: Remove faded flowers. Cut back in autumn after the foliage has died down.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Paeonia lactiflora 'Victoire de la Marne' (Peony 'Victoire de la Marne') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. May need support. Resents being transplanted.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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