Immaculee Peony
Immaculee Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Immaculee')
Immaculee Peony brings a clean, elegant bloom season to sunny borders with bright white flowers that instantly lift the garden palette. It is a long-lived perennial that settles in and improves each year, building a fuller clump and producing more blooms over time. The lush green foliage stays attractive after flowering, keeping beds looking finished through summer. If you want a refined white peony that feels timeless in the landscape and works beautifully as a cut flower, this one is an excellent choice.
Distinctive Features
This herbaceous peony forms a sturdy mound of deep green, finely cut foliage and produces large, showy blooms in late spring to early summer. Immaculee is known for white flowers with a full, layered look that reads crisp and fresh in mixed borders. The blooms stand out in evening light and create strong contrast against darker foliage and evergreen backdrops. After flowering, the plant remains an attractive leafy presence, adding structure and fullness to the border through the growing season.
Growing Conditions
- Sun: Full sun to part sun, with at least 6 hours of sun for best flowering.
- Soil: Rich, well-drained soil is ideal, with compost added to improve structure and drainage.
- Water: Water regularly during establishment, then provide consistent moisture during dry stretches, avoiding soggy soil.
- USDA Zones: 3 to 8.
- Planting Depth: Set eyes just below the soil surface to support reliable blooming.
Ideal Uses
- Focal Point: Plant where the white blooms can be enjoyed up close, such as near patios, paths, or entry gardens.
- White and Green Borders: Use to build a calm palette with white flowers, silvery foliage, and fresh greens.
- Cut Flowers: Grow in a cutting garden for large blooms that create a polished indoor arrangement.
- Foundation Planting: Place in front of evergreens or shrubs to create a layered look with a bright spring highlight.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water deeply during dry spells, especially in spring as buds form and after flowering as roots store energy.
- Staking: Support heavy blooms with rings or stakes if stems lean after rain.
- Feeding: Top-dress with compost in spring and avoid heavy nitrogen that can reduce flowering.
- Fall Cleanup: Cut stems back to the ground after frost and remove debris to keep the planting clean.
Why Choose Immaculee Peony?
- Bright White Blooms: Crisp flowers bring a refined look and brighten late spring borders.
- Timeless Style: White peonies pair easily with any color scheme, from pastels to bold contrasts.
- Long Lived Perennial: Establishes into a clump that returns reliably and improves over time.
- Great for Arrangements: Large blooms make elegant cut flowers for home displays and events.
Immaculee Peony is a rewarding plant for gardeners who want classic beauty and long-term reliability in one clump. Give it sun, well-drained soil, and a permanent spot where it can mature without disturbance. As it settles in, it will deliver bigger bloom seasons and a lush, finished presence that keeps borders looking composed year after year.
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