This is such a charming shrub; her flowers might be modest in size compared to her bolder brasher tree peony cousins, but she still worthy of a place in a connoisseur’s garden. A willowy, upright, deciduous shrub, the 10cm wide blooms are deep red, pleasantly fragrant and hang in pendulous clusters. New foliage in early spring is a lovely smoky burgundy shade and the flowers appear at the same time as the early tree peonies here, usually late September. Plant her in a sunny to partly shady spot, with good drainage and protection from strong winds to get the best results. Height to 1.8m, spread to 75cm.
**the plants on offer are three years old and have all flowered. Close up flower images are from the actual plants for sale.
