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Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima'

Family Paeoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 85 cm (3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' (double peony) bears showy, bright red and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and coarse in texture. A specimen plant, Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' (double peony) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.