Paeonia lactiflora Kiev (Patio Peony Series) - Dwarf Peony
Paeonia lactiflora Kiev (Patio Peony Series) - Dwarf Peony
Paeonia x lactiflora Kiev
Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony
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Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
Available in 2 sizes
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Description
The Patio Peony 'Kiev' is compact and charming, an ideal variety for urban gardens, terraces and small borders. Its dark green, finely cut foliage serves as a setting for large single flowers, in a pale pink enhanced with a creamy pompon centre. A beautiful spring flowering unfolds on this small plant, easily integrated in pots or in the ground. This very hardy peony requires a rich, well-drained soil and shelter from the wind to fully enjoy its many attractions.
The Patio Peony 'Kiev' is a cultivar of Paeonia lactiflora, belonging to the Paeoniaceae family. It is sometimes sold under the name Paeonia 'Single Kiev'. This cultivar is part of the Patio Peony™ series, selected for its compact growth and ease of flowering in pots, while retaining the ornamental qualities of traditional peonies. The 'Kiev' peony has a bushy, upright habit; the plant reaches its mature size in 2 to 5 years. Its final dimensions are 60 to 90 cm in height and slightly less in width. Its flowers, of the Japanese type (anemone form), are single or semi-double, a pink that lightens towards the almost white centre, with a large heart of creamy-coloured petaloids. They measure 8 to 12 cm in diameter and emit a very light spicy fragrance. Flowering occurs in the middle of the peony season, in May-June, and lasts 3 to 4 weeks. The foliage is deciduous, composed of finely cut, dark green leaves. The young spring shoots are reddish. In autumn, the foliage turns yellow before disappearing in winter. The root system consists of fleshy, tuberous roots that store nutrient reserves for the upcoming growing season. These roots allow the plant to survive harsh winters and start again vigorously in spring.
With its compact silhouette and Japanese-style flowers, Peony 'Kiev' fits into a romantic garden, a small contemporary border or a large pot on the terrace. It can be planted with the bush rose 'Ballerina' with its small pale pink flowers in a cloud, Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' with its purple foliage, or Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' with its violet-blue spikes, which will add height and freshness to the whole.
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Botanical data
Paeonia
x lactiflora
Kiev
Paeoniaceae
Chinese Peony, Herbaceous Peony
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Patio Peony Kiev, like all peonies, dislikes being moved, so careful consideration must be given to its planting location. It can be planted in pots or directly in the ground. The best time to plant is spring or autumn. Plant the crowns in a sunny or bright position, 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 the soil 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 two weeks will be appreciated.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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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 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.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.