Paeonies

Paeonia 'Bartzella' is a striking intersectional peony with large, lemon-yellow blooms often lightly flushed or marked near the centre, bringing a luminous focal point to late spring borders.

The flowers are carried on strong stems above handsome divided foliage, combining the flower power of herbaceous peonies with the sturdy framework and garden presence of Itoh types.

Plant in full sun or light shade in fertile, well-drained soil, taking care to position the eyes only a little below the soil surface for reliable flowering.

Once established, peonies are long-lived and resent disturbance, so water in dry spells early on, mulch annually and allow the foliage to die back naturally each autumn.