Paeonia lactiflora ‘Command Performance’

THESE BULBS WILL ARRIVE IN OCTOBER 2024.
(1996) (Breeder: Don Hollingsworth) A beautiful "magic ball": the fully double peony starts bright red, after 2 days it changes from dark orange to salmon. But the magic continues: through periwinkle, the flower transforms to cream, finally ending almost white! The large flowers are well 20-25 cm in diameter and bloom easily for 2 weeks!

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

They grow on all soil types:
On clay, growth is problem-free, do not fertilize too much and ensure good drainage.
On sand, the plants remain somewhat smaller; sufficient fertilization keeps the plant healthy.
On peat soil, growth is generally good, but the plants will need to be transplanted or renewed slightly sooner.

Place peonies in a sunny spot, plant them (immediately after arrival) shallowly so that only a few cm of soil covers the 'eyes', first pressing down the soil.
We supply loose rhizomes; each plant has grown for 4-5 years, so the chance of quick flowering is high! Some varieties grow into their intended (double) form as they get older. Colors can vary slightly each year and depend on the preceding winter cold. Because we have to wait until the plants have died naturally, the rhizomes are available FROM OCTOBER at the earliest.

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