Chinese peony 'Fragrans'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Fragrans is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Fragrans needs a loamy and potting mix soil with a ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Fragrans is a very hardy plant.

Of historic importance, an early survivor of the sailing vessel trip from China to England, A most healthy and vigorous peony. Its reliability and disease resistance along with the remarkable length of time cut buds could be held in cool storage then brought out for florist use enabled it to be one of the most cropped for USA commercial production prior to World War II.