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Paeonia lactiflora 'Tom Eckhardt'

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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to around 1m high, with divided, deep green leaves. Large, anemone-style flowers, with deep pink petals around a mass of twisted yellow, orange and pink stamens, are produced in late spring and early summer

Scientific classification

Species: Paeonia lactiflora 'Tom Eckhardt' (Paeonia lactiflora 'Tom Eckhardt')
Genus: Paeonia
Family: Paeoniaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
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Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy · Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Paeonia lactiflora 'Tom Eckhardt'

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Quick identification of Paeonia lactiflora 'Tom Eckhardt'

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Tom Eckhardt' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Cut back to ground level in autumn, to remove dead foliage and reduce the risk of disease

Propagation

Propagate by division, lifting and dividing established clumps in autumn

Growing

Grow in deep, rich, well-drained soil, ideally in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Will not tolerate waterlogging. Flowers may need support, see staking perennials. See herbaceous peony cultivation for more detailed advice

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