Peony Rose Red Robin

The blooms of Peony 'Red Robin' are fully double.

Magnificent, old fashioned flowers with a deliciously sweet fragrance.

There are few blooms that can equal them for effect. Peony Roses look exotic and temperamental and yet they are hardy and grow well in Australian gardens. So don't be intimidated by their beauty. They need cold winters to flower at their best and need to be fertilised.

The flowers of Peony Roses are set against deep to mid green foliage that forms a dense mound.

Peonies may take a couple of years to settle in and flower but they are worth the wait and once planted can be left pretty much to their own devices where they will flower for many years. Plant Peony Roses in a sunny, well drained position.

Peony Roses are strong growing herbaceous perennials that flower from late spring to early summer. Peony Roses make beautiful cut flowers and last well. Pick them as the buds begin to colour.

The exotic blooms of Peonies have been cherished in since the 5th century. During their long and illustrious history, Peonies have been the flower favoured by Emperors and Gods. Fortunately, they are now accessible to the common gardener.

Peony Roses grow 60-120cm tall and 50-75cm wide.

Supplied as: Bulbs