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Paeonia x lactiflora Puffed Cotton - Chinese Peony
Paeonia x lactiflora Puffed Cotton - Chinese Peony
Paeonia x lactiflora Puffed Cotton
Chinese peony, Common peony, Garden peony, Herbaceous Peony
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Description
The Peony or Paeonia lactiflora 'Puffed Cotton' is an American variety selected for its enormous, fully double, white flowers, warmed by a soft cream glow in the centre. Appreciated for its beauty and robustness, this selection will charm in the garden as well as in a vase. It is chosen for the beautiful presentation of its flowers, which gather in groups of 2 or 3 on each stem. 'Puffed Cotton', which is reminiscent of the peony 'Duchesse de Nemours', blooms a little later, in the middle of peony season. It is a reliable variety that blooms abundantly every year.
Herbaceous and hybrid peonies are mainly derived from Paeonia lactiflora, a perennial plant native to central and eastern Asia (from eastern Tibet and northern China to eastern Siberia), where it naturally grows in woods and meadows. This plant now belongs to the peony family. Its deciduous foliage emerges in spring and disappears in autumn. It grows from a large, fleshy root that does not appreciate being moved.
The Paeonia lactiflora 'Puffed Cotton' was obtained by William H. Krekler (U.S.A) in 2003. This peony has an upright habit and reaches a height of 85 cm at maturity. Its flowers are among the largest observed to date in white double peonies, with a diameter of 20 to 25 cm. The plant develops sturdy stems that support the weight of the fully open flowers, each with two or three closely spaced buds. The foliage, a shiny green, forms a beautiful backdrop for the flowering. The flowering of Paeonia lactiflora 'Puffed Cotton' takes place in the middle of the herbaceous peony season, in May-June, depending on the climate. The growth of this variety is good, and its foliage is very healthy.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Puffed Cotton' is a beautiful perennial for borders and beds, and it will provide beautiful slightly fragrant flowers for festive tables. Elegant and graceful, it pairs well with English shrub roses, pink foxgloves, German iris, and perennial geraniums such as 'Rozanne'. The combination of this 'Puffed Cotton' peony with classic English roses will benefit from the presence of foxgloves, which add verticality to the scene. The iris offer a rich palette of colours and foliage with a different texture, while perennial geraniums fill the spaces between plants with their dense foliage and small colourful flowers.
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Botanical data
Paeonia
x lactiflora
Puffed Cotton
Ranunculaceae
Chinese peony, Common peony, Garden peony, Herbaceous Peony
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The best time to plant the 'Puffed Cotton' peony is in the autumn. Plant peonies in the sun or in a bright location, spaced 60-70 cm apart. They appreciate cold winters that promote dormancy and flower formation. The soil should be loose, deep, fertile, and moist. They need space and are sensitive to competition from other species. Prepare a hole 50 x 50 x 50 cm, mix organic fertiliser into your soil, partially fill the hole, place your plants, and cover with 6 cm of soil above the buds. After planting, tamp down and water thoroughly.
Our bouquet secret: Cut your peonies at daybreak, when the buds start to colour. Don't delay putting them in water.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.