Catharina Fontijn Peony Plant - 1.5 gallon pot

A work horse in cut-flower cultivation, this is a robust, prolific and sturdy peony that out-performs its peers with bushels of shell-pink, fully double, breath-taking blossoms. Beautifully scented, this cultivar is much sought-after in the wedding and florist trade, not to mention, every gardener's home! Introduced in 1952. Keep this one in the drier parts of the garden where water does not puddle, or splash and you'll be well rewarded! Best planted in large swathes where space allows.

Peonies produce their extravagant display in early June every year, regardless of weather, because they are among the most durable and longest-lived plants. They have no natural enemies, no exacting cultural requirements beyond full sun and neutral to slightly sweet soil, and they shrug off cold. After bloom is complete, you are left with a handsome mound of glossy, deep green foliage that will happily anchor the next sequence of bloom in the neighborhood. Finally, Peonies make superior cut flowers, lasting more than a week if cut in full bud.

Common Name: peony
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Paeoniaceae
Zone: 3 to 8
Height: 2.50 to 3.00 feet
Spread: 2.50 to 3.00 feet
Bloom Time: May to June
Bloom Description: Soft salmon-pink changing to white(double)
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Flower: Showy, Fragrant, Good Cut
Attracts: Butterflies
Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer