Paeonia lactiflora 'Sword Dance'

(1933) Shiny dark red flowers with a tuft of golden yellow to petal-coloured stamens adorn this late variety. Sturdy long stems up to 100 cm. The scent is subtle and wonderfully sweet..

After years of experience in the Netherlands, our grower has put together a TOP assortment of the most beautiful and successful peonies.

They grow in all types of soil:
In clay, growth is trouble-free; do not fertilise too much and ensure good drainage.
In sandy soil, the plants remain somewhat smaller; sufficient fertilisation keeps the plant in good condition.
In peat soil, growth is generally good, but the plants will need to be transplanted or replaced slightly earlier.

Place peonies in a sunny spot, plant them (immediately upon arrival) so shallowly that only a few cm of soil covers the crown, and firm the soil first.
We supply bare roots; each plant has been growing for 4-5 years, so the chance of quick flowering is high! Some varieties grow into their intended (double) form as they get older. Colours may vary slightly from year to year and depend on the preceding winter cold. Because we have to wait until the plants have died off naturally, the bare roots are available EARLIEST FROM OCTOBER.

Names:
Latin: Paeonia lactiflora
Dutch: Pioenroos
English: Peony