Paeonia ‘Jan Van Leeuwen’ (2 bulbs)

Long lived, Paeonia ‘Jan Van Leeuwen’ produces fragrant, elegant, single white flowers with a contrasting yellow centre, appearing from late spring to early summer.

These ‘Jan Van Leeuwen’ bulbs will grow to a height of approximately 70cm/28″, flowering for around 7-10 days. They are ideal as a specimen plant in borders or beds, city gardens or cottage gardens. They can be used to border a walk or driveway as an informal hedge and will excel as cut flowers with an extended vase life of over a week. They combine particularly well with roses, bearded irises and other perennials in striking colour combinations.

In recognition of their ease to grow, reliable results and excellent durability, this variety received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.

‘Jan Van Leeuwen’ bulbs enjoy full sun or partial shade in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. They will prefer a sheltered location and may require staking in heavy wind or rain.

Details

• Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit
• Bulb count per pack: 2 bulbs
• Flower colour: White, Yellow
• Flowering months: May, June
• Flowering height: 70cm/28″
• Hardiness: Hardy in all of the UK and northern Europe
• When to plant: October, November, December, January, February, March, April
• Planting depth: 2cm/1″
• Bulb spacing: 50cm/20″
• Soil type: Moist but well drained
• Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
• Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
• Special Features: Ideal for cut flowers, Scented, Naturalising