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Peony 'Jan van Leeuwen' - 2 pieces

CHF 19.95

Peony 'Jan van Leeuwen' - 2 pieces

Name: Peony 'Jan van Leeuwen' - 2 pieces
Brand: Paeonia
Price: 19.95 CHF
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Paeonia lactiflora 'Jan van Leeuwen'

CHF 19.95

Single white flowers with a yellow centre, approx. 14 cm
Moderate, pleasant scent
Flowers in May and June
Very sturdy stems, height about 90–110 cm
Foliage stays attractive after flowering

'Jan van Leeuwen' shows how beautiful simplicity can be: single, cup-shaped flowers in silky white around a bright yellow centre. The flowers have a pleasant scent and stand on remarkably strong stems. A robust, long-lived peony for anyone who likes things elegant and uncomplicated.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Jan van Leeuwen' resemble shallow bowls. Broad, silky white petals frame a dense heart of yellow stamens. At around 14 cm across, they look large yet light. In spring, red-speckled shoots push out of the ground, followed later by dark foliage that looks neat even after flowering.

At about 90–110 cm tall, the variety belongs in the middle or towards the back of a border. Its stems are among the sturdiest of all peonies, so it stays upright even after rain. It looks lovely between blue iris, catmint or dark red masterwort. At a woodland edge in light partial shade, the white shines especially brightly.

For the vase, 'Jan van Leeuwen' is a safe choice. The single flowers last a long time and bring a modern, clean note to any bouquet. Once well established, the perennial flowers reliably for many years in the same place without demanding much attention.

Planting

The best planting time for the rhizomes is autumn, from September to November; spring until May also works. Cover the eyes with only 2–3 cm of soil, otherwise the plant will not flower. Keep 70–90 cm from neighbouring plants. Choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with moist soil; lime is well tolerated.

Care

Water thoroughly in the first months and in dry weather; peonies do not tolerate waterlogging. In spring, add a little compost or organic fertiliser. Thanks to its strong stems, the variety rarely needs support, but a plant support ring helps in strong wind. Leave the plant undisturbed and do not move it. It is hardy in Switzerland; cut back the foliage in autumn and wear gloves when planting.

Specifications

Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Jan van Leeuwen'
Genus: Peony
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: White, Yellow
Flower size: 14 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: May, June
Flowering season: Late spring, Early summer
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 100 cm
Spread: 90 cm
Habit: Bushy
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November
Planting depth: Cover the eyes with 2–3 cm of soil
Spacing: 70–90 cm
Number per m²: 2
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–6
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Toxicity: Contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Wear gloves when planting and do not eat.
RHS hardiness: H6