Paeonia

Paeonia ‘Black Panther’

How does one even begin to describe the beauty of peonies?

And Paeonia ‘Black Panther’ is a stunning tree peony, which means it does not die down below ground during Winter.  It is always there, whispering to you ‘Wait until late Spring’.  And it is well worth waiting for – exquisite semi-double black-red flowers with a golden centre, almost anemone-like, that fade out slightly to a dark red on the tips.

Growing up to 1m tall, the foliage is deep cut, a lovely soft green with pinkish stems.

They can be temperamental, like most glamorous creatures, but they like a cool climate, a bit of sun (but not too much) and lime (in the soil not in a drink…).