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Prized by most gardeners, Peony ‘Shirley Temple’ (Paeonia lactiflora) is truly fascinating! Delightfully fragrant, the double flowers open from soft pink buds into large, rose-shaped, pale blush pink blossoms, packed with loosely arranged ruffled petals gracefully fading to ivory white as they age. Borne in profusion on strong stems in late ...
Shirley Temple Double Peony. Huge, fully double, white blooms with a hint of rose coloring are backed by a lush mound of glossy green, deer resistant foliage. An excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or for use as a spring specimen in beds and borders. A classic for cut flower arrangements.
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Aug 5, 2021 · The Shirley Temple is a peony plant cultivar of Paeonia lactiflora bred from the Festiva Maxima peony and the Mme. Edouard Doriat peony. The Shirley Temple Peony was likely bred in Holland at some point before 1952 (source: American Peony Society), although some peony lovers believe this peony was bred by Louis Smirnow of Brookville, New York, at some point before 1948 (source: Web Project ...
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Jun 30, 2023 · For successful cultivation and growth of Shirley Temple peonies, careful consideration of planting depth and spacing is essential. Plant them at a depth of 2-3 inches (5-8 cm). This allows secure roots in the soil and healthy growth. Space them 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters) apart for optimal expansion.
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The peony often starts with a pale pink colour, but becomes completely ivory white during blooming. Because of its small to mid-sized flowers it’s well suited for bouquets. Shirley Temple makes every show a great success.
Shirley Temple thrives best in countries with an abundance of sunshine. Hence it can be a challenge in a country like The Netherlands where sunshine comes at a premium. But for great growers it can be done, and it’s well worth it to work a little bit harder for this beautiful peony.
This peony is named after the famous American actress, Shirley Temple, the youngest Oscar winner ever. However the breeder is uncertain, we think he did a great job. Especially in Chile we can clearly see the quality’s of this variety.
Plant Addicts Guarantee (Free) 1 Year Guarantee (Add 10%) The Shirley Temple Peony puts on a show each May when the massive double white flowers start to bloom. This plant is a heavy bloomer, and the shrub will be loaded with flowers, starting in its second growing season. This cultivar is a herbaceous perennial that is cold-hardy, allowing ...
‘Shirley Temple’ shines with white double blooms sporting hints of blush pink. As the season progresses the silky petals fade to ivory white. Named for the famous child star of Hollywood in the 1940s, ‘Shirley Temple’ is a spectacle to behold and a favorite among peony-lovers. A mid-season peony that is sure to steal the stage. (Paeonia lactiflora)
