Paeonia 'Athens'
Athens Patio Peony
Magenta flowers with a yellow centre float above very strong stems in early spring--a welcome display of brilliant colour.
- Deep pink flowers with yellow center
- Fragrant, semi-double blooms
- Dark green, compact foliage on very sturdy stems
- Excellent for containers
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Additional Information about Paeonia 'Athens'
Paeonia flowers are described by one of the following:
- Single: Whorl of 5-10 broad, overlapping petals with a large, central group of stamens.
- Semi-double: Like single peonies, but with 2-3 whorls of broad, overlapping petals.
- Double: Large, spherical flowers with narrow, overlapping petals. Petals are often ruffled and fill the centre.
- Japanese (Anemone Form): Single or semi-double flowers with a crowded, central group of petaloides (small, petal-like structures).
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Paeonia 'Athens'
Peonies do not like to be moved once established and will live for many years in the right location. Fall is the ideal time to prune or plant your bush peony to prepare for spring flowering. Prune your peony back to 1 to 3 inches from the ground in the fall. Throughout the blooming season, remove spent blooms just below the base of the flower to prevent seed development. Patio peonies are very suitable for container growing and are less likely to flop during flowering.