Overview
Paeonia lactiflora 'Golly' is a bushy, clump forming shrubs in the genus Paeonia, part of the Paeoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Paeonia lactiflora 'Golly' 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 'Golly' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Paeonia genus, known for its bushy, clump-forming habit. Like other peonies, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Suitable for a variety of soil types and pH levels, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and ideal for city gardens, cottage gardens, and flower borders. This cultivar offers seasonal interest in spring and summer, contributing broad, lobed foliage and prominent blossoms typical of peonies.
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 'Golly' 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 'Golly'
- 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 'Golly'?
Paeonia lactiflora 'Golly' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Paeonia lactiflora 'Golly' need?
Paeonia lactiflora 'Golly' 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 'Golly' hardy in the UK?
Paeonia lactiflora 'Golly' 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 'Golly'?
Division, Lifting and dividing established clumps in autumn.
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- Paeonia anomalaanomalous peony
- Paeonia daurica subsp. mlokosewitschii hybrids
- Paeonia lactiflora 'Bertha Gorst'
- Paeonia lactiflora 'Caroline Allain'
- Paeonia lactiflora 'Dawn Pink'
- Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith Cavell'