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Roselette Peony

Scientific name: Paeonia lactifolia 'Roselette'
Taxonomy
Family:Paeoniaceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Fragrant flowers
Bloom Time:April
Bloom Color:Pink
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The award winning (2009) peony cultivar features peachy pink flowers with yellow stamens.

  Morphology:
This herbaceous perennial grows to 3’ in height and width. It is one of the earliest blooming peony cultivars. The flowers are very fragrant and cup shaped. The foliage itself is interesting even after the flowers fade in the spring.

  Adaptation:
Select a well drained site and give this plant full sun.

  Pests:
Peonies are relatively pest free though in very wet seasons they can suffer from Botrytis grey mold which can affect the flowers and the leaves. Be sure to give the plant a sunny location with plenty of air movement to cut down on disease incidence.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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