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‘Dr. Alexander Fleming’ is a long-lasting Peony thanks to numerous side buds, which extend its blooming season. Beautiful in the garden, it also makes outstanding cut flowers. Blooming heavily in late spring – early summer, this late midseason peony will flower for approximately 7-10 days.
Probably the best about Paeonia Dr Alexander Fleming is that it’s known for its wonderful and intense fragrance. That is why he is a favourite for many. Origin. Dr Alexander Fleming was bred in 1950 by Dutch breeder Blonk. This peony variety is named after the Scottish microbiologist who discovered Penicillin and won a Nobel Prize for it.
Christened for the man who discovered penicillin, ‘Doctor Alexander Fleming’ is a Peony worthy of its namesake. The fully double flowers are beloved for their intense fragrance and beautiful dark rose-pink petals that lighten toward the edges.
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Peony 'Dr. Alexander Fleming' is a fully-double, late-flowering peony of very bright-pink color. 'Dr. Alexander Flemming' is known for its big flowers, solid stems and dark-green foliage and for high productivity. This makes 'Dr. Alexander Fleming' very suitable as a cut-flower peony, garden planting, as well as for gr.
Fragrant, fully double, pink blossoms abound in early summer. The central petals have a tendency to curl inward, giving the flowers a sphere-like shape. Many side buds are produced, extending the bloom time. Peonies are classic garden plants that add a bit of nostalgia and charm to the garden.
Dr. Alexander Fleming Peony. A large, deep rose to salmon-pink double known for its ambrosial scent, strong stems and many side buds that foster a long bloom season. Produces large, 6" blooms. One of the prime varieties of the Dutch cut-flower industry—and for a good reason. Light. Full Sun, Partial Shade. Size. 2-3 eye divisions. Zone. 3-8.
Best in a deep, fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. May need support (see staking perennials). Long-lived but resents disturbance. See herbaceous peony cultivation. Propagation. Propagate by division in autumn or early spring. Suggested planting locations and garden types
