peony 'Wakatipu Wonder'

Best in deep, fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. May need support (see staking perennials). See herbaceous peony cultivation

Remove dead flowers as they fade, then cut plant back as the foliage dies down at the end of summer

Propagate by division in autumn or early spring

Can get leaf and bud eelworm and swift moth caterpillar

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