Paeonia, 'Alice Harding' hybrid tree peony 6 yr. mature specimen plant

Notable characteristics: This historic tree peony was one of the first large blossomed, yellow hybrids. It was bred by the great Victor Lemoine, at his celebrated nursery in Lorraine. It is the result of a cross between the wild species, P. lutea, and the Japanese cultivar, Yaso-okina (八十翁). 

Flowers are produced on short stems and nod to the side. This defect is overcome by proper siting in the garden. This cultivar is ideally planted in an elevated location where the flowers can be viewed from below. Its compact habit and late flowering time are of additional interest to the imaginative gardener. 

Cultivar group, hybridizer and year introduced: P. lutea hybrid, Lemoine, France 1935.

Growth habit and size at maturity (10 years old): Compact grower, to 2.5' tall and 4' wide.

Flower form and size: Ruffled, semi-double to full, double blossoms, 6-7". Flowers hang gracefully above foliage. 

Flower fragrance: Strong, sweet, lemon scent. 

Bloom time: Late-season hybrid tree peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the first or second week of June.

Zone hardiness: Proven in USDA zones 4-9.

Plant size: Mature 6 year old tree peonies have several woody stem, with offshoot buds, and a well developed root system. 

When we ship:  Reserve for FALL 2023 shipping