Description
Mr. Sandman is a single flower form peony that opens delicate buff pink soon fading near white with a hint of buff. Two layers of large, broad petals surround the boss of yellow stamens. The stigmas are rose red; the carpels are pale. It is a vigorous plant that grows a sizable clump within 4 years after panting. The plant habit is above average, producing reliably ample color on a medium height bush. The plant is well proportioned the flowers are set near the foliage canopy. The foliage is quite large and of medium green color, the leaflets are semi-glossy. The flowers attract pollinators and make a statement in the sunny border in the early bloom season.
Best Use
General garden and landscape use; mixed border; attracts pollinators and honey bees; deer resistant.
Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to over-watering and waterlogged conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.
Disclosure
The image(s) above shows the actual cultivar named and described on this page. The pictures are a fair and accurate depiction of the flowers as they are, in vivo, and are not staged or altered otherwise. The descriptions are based on our experience with plants that are grown by us here in NW Missouri.
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