Paeonia lactiflora Athens (Patio Peony Series) - Dwarf Peony
Paeonia lactiflora Athens (Patio Peony Series) - Dwarf Peony
Paeonia x lactiflora Athens
Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony
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Description of Paeonia lactiflora Athens (Patio Peony Series) - Dwarf Peony
Patio Peony 'Athens' is a charming, very early dwarf variety, perfect for brightening up small spaces such as terraces, balconies, or flower borders. It produces large semi-double flowers in a vibrant pink with a golden centre against deeply cut, dark green foliage. This compact and bushy peony is ideal for growing in pots or planters, but it also adapts well to open ground. Very floriferous in spring, this hardy perennial is easy to grow and returns year after year.
Patio Peony 'Athens' belongs to the Paeoniaceae family, like all peonies. This cultivar is derived from Paeonia lactiflora, also known as the Chinese peony or herbaceous peony. The 'Athens' cultivar is a horticultural achievement from the Patio Peony series, hybrids with a naturally compact habit, particularly suited to container growing. The plants have reduced growth, typically under 80 cm, and sturdy stems that support the flowers without staking. They retain the typical ornamental characteristics of classic peonies: large, highly decorative, often fragrant flowers, and excellent hardiness. These peonies are the result of relatively recent horticultural work aimed at making this emblematic plant accessible to a wider audience, especially in urban environments.
Patio Peony 'Athens' has a bushy, dense, and rounded habit, reaching a height of 70 to 80 cm and a spread of 50-60 cm, developing into compact clumps from a fleshy rhizome. The shiny, dark green, deciduous leaves are deeply lobed, alternate and measure between 20 and 30 cm long. The flowers are semi-double to double, 12 to 15 cm wide, of an intense, bright pink, well open to reveal a golden centre composed of prominent stamens. They emit a soft and pleasant fragrance. Flowering occurs early in the peony season, in May.
The 'Athens' Peony, with its modest stature and spring brilliance, fits perfectly in smaller settings: on a patio, a balcony, or in a small cottage garden. In a pot on a sunny terrace or in a perennial border, it creates a soft, luminous focal point. You can pair it with small groundcover plants like aubrieta or rock and wall bellflowers, both in the garden and in containers. Stage it next to pots of Double Asiatic Lily 'Elodie', for example.
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Paeonia
x lactiflora
Athens
Paeoniaceae
Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting of Paeonia lactiflora Athens (Patio Peony Series) - Dwarf Peony
Patio Peony 'Athens', like all peonies, dislikes being moved, so careful consideration must be given to its planting location. It can be grown in containers or in open ground. The best time to plant is spring or autumn. Plant the crowns in full sun or bright exposure, in deep, well-loosened soil, and most importantly, properly drained. They require space and dislike competition from other species. Prepare a hole 50 x 50 x 50 cm, add a thin layer of sand or gravel at the bottom to drain the roots, mix organic fertiliser into your soil, partially backfill, position your young plants and cover with 6 cm of soil above the eyes. After planting, firm down and water thoroughly. Once established, this peony requires no watering in summer in most regions, as it enters dormancy. In hot climates and particularly dry summers, however, a thorough watering every fortnight will be appreciated.
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.