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peony 'Souvenir de Maxime Cornu'

Paeonia × lemoinei 'Souvenir de Maxime Cornu' (S)

Fragrant

Genus: Paeonia
Family: Paeoniaceae

About this plant

'Souvenir de Maxime Cornu' is an upright, branching, deciduous shrub to 2m tall with divided green leaves. Large, fragrant, double flowers borne from late spring into early summer have ruffled, dusky yellow to pale orange petals edged with pink

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, well-drained fertile soil. Lime-tolerant. Best in full sun though tolerates partial shade, and needs protection from cold, drying wind

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by grafting, from semi-ripe cuttings or try layering

Pests

The foliage can be damaged by various caterpillar pests. Roots can be eaten by swift moth caterpillars

Diseases

Can be affected by a virus (peony ringspot virus), peony wilt, verticillium wilt and honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years