- Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Henry Potin'
- Common name: Herbaceous peony
- Family: Paeoniaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Herbaceous peonies are a popular choice for providing colour and drama to ornamental borders in late spring and early summer. They bear large, often double flowers in whites, pinks, reds and yellows. Unlike tree peonies, herbaceous peonies die back to ground level in winter.
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Henri Potin’ is a late-flowering peony, bearing large pink flowers with a central core of buff-coloured, strap-like petals called ‘petaloids’, with a wonderful fragrance. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border and may be grown in a large container. It makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results, grow Paeonia lactiflora ‘Henri Potin’ in well-drained, neutral soil, in full sun.
How to grow Paeonia 'Henry Potin'
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Plant size
80cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Paeonia 'Henry Potin' and wildlife
Paeonia 'Henry Potin' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Paeonia 'Henry Potin' poisonous?
Paeonia 'Henry Potin' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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