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One of Europe's favorites, award-winner Peony 'Dr. Alexander Fleming' (Paeonia lactiflora) is ravishing and fabulously fragrant. It produces large, deep rose-pink double flowers, which fade to a paler pink towards the edges.
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. Paeonia Dr Alex Fleming in the field. Tip. Cut the stems diagonally 2 cm from the bottom.
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Sir Alexander Fleming FRS FRSE FRCS (6 August 1881 – 11 March 1955) was a Scottish physician and microbiologist, best known for discovering the world's first broadly effective antibiotic substance, which he named penicillin.
- 11 March 1955 (aged 73), London, England
- St Paul's Cathedral
- 6 August 1881, Darvel, Ayrshire, Scotland
Nov 7, 2023 · Dr. Alexander Fleming Peony, named after the renowned Scottish bacteriologist Sir Alexander Fleming, is a fascinating flower with a captivating history. Just like its namesake, this peony variety has made significant contributions to the world of horticulture.
Netherlands. Double – Pink. Sweetly scented. This variety is the result of a cross between Bunker Hill and Sarah Bernhardt. Strong stalks, large solferino-rose flowers. Reference: 1976-K:003.
Paeonia ‘Dr. Alexander Fleming’. Double Peony. USDA Zone: 3-9. Plant number: 1.902.130. Garden Peonies are old favourites for late spring display, prized for their large, colourful and fragrant blooms. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. This selection offers fully double, bomb-type flowers in ...
Paeonia 'Dr. Alexander Fleming', (3-DB-PK) lactiflora cultivar Peony, (Blonk, Netherlands, before1950), USDA Hardiness Zone 3, 37" tall, fully double, deep salmon pink, silver edge petals, fragrant, strong stems, midseason bloomer, needs support, Bloom Month 5-6.
