Paeonia ‘Nymphe’ – A Delicate Pink Beauty with Graceful Charm
Paeonia ‘Nymphe’ is a stunning, early-blooming herbaceous peony, cherished for its soft, single to semi-double blush-pink flowers and elegant, golden-yellow stamens. With its airy, refined appearance and sweet fragrance, this classic variety brings a touch of romance to late spring and early summer gardens. Its sturdy stems and attractive green foliage provide season-long interest, making it a perfect choice for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. With its effortless charm and reliable performance, ‘Nymphe’ is a timeless addition to any landscape.
Why Grow Paeonia ‘Nymphe’?
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Soft, Blush-Pink Blooms – Graceful, open flowers in a delicate pink hue with golden centers add an ethereal touch.
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Early Blooming Variety – Among the first peonies to flower, providing an extended season of beauty.
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Sweetly Fragrant – A gentle, pleasant scent makes this variety a lovely choice for scented gardens and floral arrangements.
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Long-Lived & Low Maintenance – Peonies thrive for decades, growing more spectacular each year with minimal care.
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Deer & Rabbit Resistant – Naturally unappealing to browsing animals, ensuring its beauty remains intact.
Where to Site Your Paeonia ‘Nymphe’
This peony thrives in full sun to light shade and well-drained, fertile soil. It is an excellent addition to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings. ‘Nymphe’ pairs beautifully with Lavender, Foxgloves, Nepeta, and Iris, creating a soft and romantic planting scheme. For a harmonious contrast, plant alongside deep-hued perennials such as Salvia or Alliums.
How to Grow and Care for Your Paeonia ‘Nymphe’
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Soil – Prefers rich, well-drained soil with added organic matter. Avoid waterlogged areas.
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Light – Best grown in full sun but can tolerate partial shade (though flowering may be slightly reduced).
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Watering – Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering.
Maintenance:
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Staking – The lightweight, elegant blooms typically stand well without support but may benefit from staking in windy areas.
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Deadheading – Remove spent flowers to encourage healthy foliage and maintain a tidy appearance.
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Pruning – Cut back foliage to ground level in autumn to prevent disease and ensure strong regrowth in spring.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
