peony 'Laura Dessert'

Best in a deep, fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. May need support. Long-lived plant but resents disturbance. See Peony cultivation: herbaceous for further information.

Remove dead flowers as they fade, then cut back plant after the foliage has died down in autumn

Propagate by division in autumn or early spring

Can be affected by leaf and bud eelworm and soil-dwelling swift moth larvae

May be subject to a virus, honey fungus and peony wilt