Paeonia 'Louis van Houtte'
Common Name: Garden Peony
Medium to large sized blooms with magenta-red petals and a sunny yellow center rest among the handsome foliage of this classic peony. This is a double variety which blooms in early to midsummer. It is often used in the commercial production of cut flowers.
Peonies are classic garden plants that add a bit of nostalgia and charm to the garden. Their fragrant blooms and lush foliage have made them popular for years, and with the recent resurgence in breeding, they will continue to improve. Peonies are simple to grow and can be utilized in many ways, including mass plantings, specimens, or hedges. By choosing a mixture of early, midseason, and late blooming varieties, you can have blooms for up to 6 weeks.
