Peony Edulis Superba

Peony 'Edulis Superba', is one of the oldest and most cherished double peony cultivars. This perennial plant produces large, fragrant, deep rose-pink flowers with a central dome of notched petals interwoven with creamy pink ones. Known for its floriferous nature, 'Edulis Superba' blooms in May and June, forming a lush, upright clump up to 100 cm tall. With its strong stems, it is perfect for cut flowers and is especially valued for its delightful fragrance. Thriving in full sun and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, this long-lived peony is a reliable choice for perennial borders, mixed shrub plantings, or as a stunning solitary specimen.

How to grow Paeonia lactiflora - the Chinese peony

The Chinese peony or common garden peony is native to central and eastern Asia from eastern Tibet across northern China to eastern Siberia. There are several hundred selected cultivars of Chinese peony in a range of colors, sizes and forms. Many have double flowers, and many colors are available, from pure white, to pink, rose, and near red, along with single to fully double forms. Most of the cultivars are fragrant. The Chinese peony is an easily grown and undemanding perennial. Paeonia lactiflora prefers full sun, although a few types will tolerate light shade. They prefer a good, fertile, well-drained soil, which is preferably neutral to alkaline. These large perennials are tolerant to a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or too dry.