The Peony Capital Collection, inspired by iconic European cities, brings the beauty of peonies to even the smallest spaces. While traditional herbaceous peonies are not ideal for container planting, this collection has been specially bred to thrive in pots, producing an impressive display on more compact plants. The Peony Capital Collection grows into neat, bushy mounds of dark green, deeply lobed leaves. With sturdy stems, there's no need for staking, and unlike traditional varieties, the blooms are held upright, maintaining their vibrant charm even in smaller containers. Despite their petite size, these peonies produce large, abundant blooms that add a dramatic touch to your garden. These long-lasting herbaceous varieties will provide show-stopping blooms from late spring to early summer with minimal care. Perfect for borders or containers, they offer structure, elegance, and rich colour, and make stunning cut flowers. The Peony Capital Collection 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 creamy-white ruff. Height: 75cm (30in). Spread: 40cm (16in). Peony Rome – Large, double sugar-pink flowers. Height: 60cm (24in). Spread: 40cm (16in). Peony Dublin – Large, single white cup-shaped blooms with a yellow ruff. Height: 50cm (20in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Peony Athens – Large, bright pink semi-double flowers. Height: 75cm (29in). Spread: 40cm (16in). Compact varieties suitable for container-growing in classic shades
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.
