The Peony Capital Trio, named after famous European cities, brings the elegance of peonies to even the smallest spaces. While traditional herbaceous peonies are not ideal for container growing, the Peony Capital Trio has been specially bred for success in pots, flourishing with abundant blooms on more compact plants. This trio forms neat, bushy clumps of dark green, deeply lobed leaves. With strong stems, there is no need for staking, and unlike traditional varieties, the flowers are held upright, creating a stunning display without drooping, even in low containers. Despite their smaller size, the Peony Capital Trio produces large, show-stopping blooms that appear in abundance. These herbaceous peonies are long-lasting in the garden, providing beautiful ruffled flowers each year from late spring to early summer with minimal care. Perfect for borders or containers, they add structure, beauty, and vibrant colour to any space. They also make exquisite cut flowers. The Peony Capital Trio includes the following varieties: Peony London – Large, double deep pink flowers. Height: 55cm (22in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Peony Madrid – Single, white cup-shaped blooms with a central creamy-white ruff. Height: 75cm (30in). Spread: 40cm (16in). Peony Rome – Large, double sugar-pink flowers. Height: 60cm (24in). Spread: 40cm (16in).
Growing Information
Grow peonies in a sunny or semi shaded position. They prefer a well drained, rich fertile soil. This is best achieved by adding with plenty of well rotted manure or compost to the soil prior to planting, ensuring that it is mixed in thoroughly and deeply. Plant herbaceous peonies at a depth of around 5cm (2") below the soil surface. Planting too deeply may delay flowering.
These bareroot peonies are lifted from the nursery field when dormant and sent to you in late autumn or spring for planting. They often look dead on arrival, but they are just resting in the dormant period and will establish quickly for a strong start in the garden come spring. Set out in prepared soil in holes wide enough and deep enough to lay out the roots. The crown should be planted no more than 2.5–5cm below the surface. Tread down the planting soil to knock out air pockets. Water well to settle. Apply a mulch to protect roots from cold temperatures. New growth will appear in spring. If conditions prevent immediate planting, set roughly into loose soil or a pot of compost (‘heeling in’) to protect the roots.
