Paeonia x smouthii white the leaves take on attractive

the leaves take on attractive tones of maroon

despite the delicate sounding name

dark green leaves

He gave it the species name palmatum after the hand-like shape of its leaves

they tolerate almost any soil that isn't a pond and almost any situation from full-sun to almost full shade

Paeonia x smouthii white the leaves take on attractiveAbout this cultivar: Paeonia x smouthii hybrid between Paeonia lactiflora and Paeonia tenuiflora, resembling a larger version of the latter with narrowly cut foliage and brilliantly red flowers. Very slow but easier to grow than tenuiflora. Position: Full sun, partial shade Soil: Almost any soil, grows well in Ballyrobert Flowers: May, June, July Other features: Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (RHS AGM) Hardiness: Fully hardy, grows