Peony 'Many Happy Returns'
Keeps its hues even in full sun
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Peony 'Many Happy Returns'
- This spectacular peony boasts medium sized double blooms in a vibrant crimson which are long lasting and won't fade in sunlight
- This early season variety flowers during May and June - one of the first peonies to bloom
- A hardy, clump forming deciduous perennial with strong stems that don't require staking
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Low maintenance and virtually pest-free
- Show off your peonies at the front of a mixed bed or border or in large containers - they're also fragrant and ideal for cutting, with a vase life of over a week
- All parts can cause stomach upset if eaten - wear gloves and wash hands after gardening
- Winner of the American Peony Society Gold Medal and Award of Landscape Merit
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Peony 'Many Happy Returns' can be cultivated in a large 50 cm pot, requiring cold winter temperatures around 5°C to set buds.
How big does it get?
Peony 'Many Happy Returns' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 80 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Peony 'Many Happy Returns' requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Peony 'Many Happy Returns' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Peony 'Many Happy Returns' 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 'Many Happy Returns' 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 'Many Happy Returns' 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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