Overview
Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell' is a bushy, clump forming shrubs in the genus Paeonia, part of the Paeoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell' is a clump-forming, deciduous member of the Paeoniaceae that produces its main display in late spring. It forms a compact, well-branched clump suited to sheltered positions. Plant into moist but well-drained chalk, clay, loam or sandy soils in full sun or partial shade on an east, south or west-facing aspect. Flowers appear in May to June.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Paeonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell'
- Propagation
- Division, Lifting and dividing established clumps in autumn
- Pest resistance
- Leaf and bud eelworm, Swift moth caterpillar
- Disease resistance
- Virus, Honey fungus, Verticillium wilt, Peony leaf blotch, Peony wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell'?
Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell' need?
Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell' hardy in the UK?
Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell'?
Division, Lifting and dividing established clumps in autumn.
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