Paeonia lactiflora ‘Nymphe’ / 'Sorbet'

(1913) The name says it all: the flowers resemble a water lily! The pink petals reveal a few pink and pale yellow petals in the heart. Over time, the flower changes colour from light pink to white, so multiple colours can be seen on a single plant! Height 100cm.

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 heavily and ensure good drainage.
In sandy soil, the plants remain somewhat smaller; sufficient fertilising 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 and plant them (immediately upon arrival) so shallowly that only a few cm of soil covers the crown; firm the soil first.
We supply bare roots; each plant has been growing for 4-5 years, so the chance of early 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 for the plants to die back naturally, the bare roots will only be available from October at the earliest.

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