Peony 'Mr. G.F. Hemerik' - 2 pieces

CHF 19.95

Peony 'Mr. G.F. Hemerik' - 2 pieces

Name: Peony 'Mr. G.F. Hemerik' - 2 pieces
Brand: Paeonia
Price: 19.95 CHF
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Paeonia lactiflora 'Mr G.F. Hemerik'

CHF 19.95

Pink flowers with a yellow centre, approx. 18 cm across
Pink fades over time almost to cream
Stiff stems carry the flowers above the foliage
Flowers in May and June, height about 80–100 cm
Delicate, sweetish scent

'Mr. G.F. Hemerik' combines soft pink with a heart of bright yellow stamens. The large flowers are delicately scented and stand on stiff stems high above the foliage. A free-flowering, uncomplicated peony that looks cheerful in the border and lasts very well in bouquets.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Mr. G.F. Hemerik' look like little suns: pink petals surround a dense centre of yellow stamens. At up to 18 cm across, they are surprisingly large. During flowering, the pink slowly lightens until it is almost cream. So one plant shows several shades at once.

The perennial grows to about 80–100 cm and suits the front of a bed, borders or the edge of shrubs. Combine it with violet sage, daylily foliage or blue bellflowers, which pick up the yellow of the centre. It grows well in most garden soils, provided they are moist and not waterlogged.

The variety is particularly suitable for bouquets, because the stiff stems carry the flowers in the vase without help. It flowers profusely, so you can cut without stripping the garden. Once established, it returns reliably year after year.

Planting

Plant the rhizomes in autumn between September and November or in spring until May. Cover the eyes with only 2–3 cm of soil, otherwise the peony will not flower. Keep a spacing of 70–90 cm. A sunny to partially shaded spot with moist clay, loamy or sandy soil is ideal.

Care

Water regularly in the first summer, then only during long dry spells. A little compost in spring is enough as fertiliser. A plant support ring is usually not needed but gives protection in heavy rain. Do not move peonies; they flower best when left undisturbed. The variety is hardy in Switzerland; cut off the foliage in autumn.

Specifications

Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Mr G.F. Hemerik'
Genus: Peony
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Pink, Yellow
Flower size: 18 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: May, June
Flowering season: Late spring, Early summer
Foliage colour: Dark green
Height: 90 cm
Spread: 90 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, Bed edge and border, Cutting garden
Soil type: 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.
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): 3–4
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: Not attractive to pollinators
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
Toxicity: Contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Wear gloves when planting and do not eat.
RHS hardiness: H6