

Aspect
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Fully hardy throughout the UK and very reliable in cold winters.
Flowers
May - June
Soil
Loam, clay, chalk
About this plant
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Description
A classic herbaceous peony producing large, fully double crimson-red blooms with a rich velvety texture. This long-lived perennial brings elegance, fragrance and bold early summer colour to borders and cutting gardens.
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Why we like it
Specs & details
The particulars
- Botanical name
- Paeonia 'Karl Rosenfield'
- Common name
- Peony
- Supplied as
- 2 litre pot
- Flowering period
- May - June
- Habit
- Bushy clump-forming perennial
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy throughout the UK and very reliable in cold winters.
- Aspect
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, clay, chalk
- Moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Position
- Mid-border, cottage garden, cutting garden
Planting & care
Help it thrive
Planting guide
Plant peonies in autumn or early spring in fertile, well-drained soil. Position the crown just below the soil surface, as planting too deeply may reduce flowering. Choose a sunny sheltered site and avoid moving plants once established.
Care tips
Support heavy blooms with discreet plant supports if needed. Water during prolonged dry spells in spring and deadhead faded flowers to maintain a tidy appearance. Avoid excessive feeding once established.
Winter care
Allow foliage to die back naturally in autumn before cutting stems down to ground level. Apply a light mulch around the crown in late autumn, keeping it clear of the plant itself to prevent rot.

