Peony 'Buckeye Belle'
Alluring scarlet shades
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Hereford
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Peony 'Buckeye Belle'
- Deep ruby red, semi-double flowers with a central mass of golden stamens, with dark green foliage which is deeply flushed with red when it first emerges
- Flowers during June and July
- A hardy, clump forming deciduous perennial with large, showy, bowl-shaped blooms
- Show off your peonies at the front of a mixed bed or border
- All parts can cause stomach upset if eaten - wear gloves and wash hands after gardening
- Winner of the American Peony Society Gold Medal
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Peony 'Buckeye Belle' can be grown in a large 50 cm pot, though it prefers garden soil and cool winters around 5°C.
How big does it get?
Peony 'Buckeye Belle' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 80 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Peony 'Buckeye Belle' requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Peony 'Buckeye Belle' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Peony 'Buckeye Belle' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Peony 'Buckeye Belle' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Peony 'Buckeye Belle' has an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making it hardy in all parts of the UK.
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