Paeonia 'Paul M. Wild'

Paeonia lactiflora 'Paul M. Wild' is a richly coloured peony with the kind of depth that makes a border feel instantly more considered. Its fully double flowers open in sumptuous shades of deep pinkish-purple, each bloom packed with softly ruffled petals and carried on sturdy stems that know how to hold their nerve. Lightly fragrant and pleasingly opulent, Paeonia lactiflora 'Paul M. Wild' brings a refined drama to early summer, pairing beautifully with dusky salvias, pale irises, silver foliage or the fresh green froth of alchemilla. The dark green foliage forms a handsome backdrop, keeping the plant looking smart once the flowers have had their well-deserved moment.

Clump-forming and herbaceous, Paeonia lactiflora 'Paul M. Wild' returns each year with dependable grace, gradually building into a generous, long-lived garden feature. Plant it in fertile, well-drained soil where it can enjoy sunshine or light shade, and avoid burying the crown too deeply, as peonies prefer their eyes close to the surface. Paeonia lactiflora 'Paul M. Wild' is particularly effective in romantic borders, cottage gardens and cutting patches, where its bold colour can be appreciated indoors as well as out. Elegant but not aloof, Paeonia lactiflora 'Paul M. Wild' offers classic peony beauty with a deliciously moody twist.