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Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'

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A compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to around 70cm high, with divided, slightly glossy dark green leaves. Double white flowers, with pink outer petals and a touch of yellow-green in the centre, are produced in late spring

Scientific classification

Species: Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem' (Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem')
Genus: Paeonia
Family: Paeoniaceae

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

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Culture

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Quick identification of Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem'

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Border Gem' care guide

Deep moderate watering, avoid wet crowns in winter
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Watering

Deep moderate watering, avoid wet crowns in winter

Fertilizing

Feed in spring and lightly after flowering

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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