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Paeonia x lactiflora She's my star - Chinese Peony
Paeonia x lactiflora She's my star - Chinese Peony
Paeonia x lactiflora She's my star
Chinese peony, Common peony, Garden peony, Herbaceous Peony
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Description
The peony or Paeonia lactiflora 'She's my star' is a perennial plant sought after for its magnificent goblet-shaped flowers forming a tightly packed pompom combining soft pink and cream. It is a rather early variety that also stands out for its pleasant fragrance and sturdy stems. Plant it in a sunny bed, and you can cut its flowers to make romantic bouquets.
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 like to be moved. It is a plant of very good hardiness.
The Paeonia lactiflora 'She's my star' was obtained by Roy G. Klehm in the United States in 2000. This cultivar has an upright habit and its vegetation reaches a height of about 70 cm. The plant grows moderately, forming a dense clump of light green foliage, composed of small and fine segment-like leaves, of a fairly light and shiny green. Flowering begins around May 10th in warm climates, rather at the end of May in cooler regions. The flowers, with a diameter of 16 to 17 cm, are spectacular: a corolla of wide petals of a light praline pink surrounds a dense and round ball composed of small cream and pink petals. This unique combination of colours, the "goblet" shape, and the fragrance of the flowers give this variety something magical.
The Paeonia lactiflora 'She's my star' is a versatile and easy-to-grow perennial. It can be planted in a bed or in a large flower border, and its cut flowers can be used to create luxurious bouquets. To accompany it, you can choose Iris germanica 'Blue Sapphire', Oriental poppy 'Helen Elisabeth', meadow sage Salvia pratensis 'Lyrical Blues', and peach-leaved bellflower.
For the Chinese, the Chinese peony is the queen of flowers, a symbol of feminine beauty and love.
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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Paeonia
x lactiflora
She's my star
Paeoniaceae
Chinese peony, Common peony, Garden peony, Herbaceous Peony
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Place the Peony 'She's my Star' in full sun. However, you can place it in partial shade during the hottest hours of the day, especially in certain hot regions. Between September and April, but preferably in autumn, plant it in a fertile and deep soil, moist but well-drained to prevent the roots from rotting. Add compost or manure in autumn and spring. Easy to grow, peonies require little maintenance. When planting, dig a large hole of 50 cm on each side and use a mix of potting soil and garden soil. Place the collar 6 cm below the surface. Space the peonies 60-70 cm apart, as they need space and do not like competition from other species. Keep the soil moist throughout the growing season with regular watering. Peonies are known to be homebodies, so it is best to avoid disturbing them after planting. If necessary, provide support with a stake to support the flower stems and remove faded flowers during the season. Protect peonies from viruses, nematodes, and thrips larvae.
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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.