Paeonia lactiflora ‘Big Ben’

Paeonia lactiflora 'Big Ben' produces huge, double, bomb-type heads of beautifully fragrant, cherry red flowers.

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Big Ben’ produces huge, double, bomb-type heads of beautifully fragrant, cherry red flowers. It is an early mid season bloomer growing up to 38 inches tall on strong stems.

Common Name:  Peony - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]

Family:  Paeoniaceae (The Peony Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-9

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Magenta

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Red

Bloom Time:  Spring

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Soil Moisture:  Average

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  Yes

Berries:  

Benefits:  Bees

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Dry open stony slopes, riverbanks and sparse woodland edges. Woods and grasslands at elevations of 400-2300m in China.

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