Botanical profile
Paeonia 'Philomele'
Latin name
Paeonia 'Philomele'
Common name
Peony 'Philomele'
Type
Perennial
Family
Paeoniaceae
'Philomele' is a highly fragrant, old-growth peony prized for its elegant anemone- or wreath-like flowers. The large, lavender-pink outer petals surround a dense center of light salmon to amber petaloids, providing a delicate and refined contrast. Its stems are sturdy, ideal for cutting, and its foliage remains beautiful all season long.
Pets
Pollinators
Deer
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well drained, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
May
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
32 inches (81.5 cm)
Width
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Growth rate
Slow
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