Paeonia lactiflora 'Sorbet' ~ Sorbet Peony Size:2 GALLON The dense bamboo like foliage

The  dense bamboo like foliage emerges wine red before maturing to deep blue green before gaining red tints in winter

while too much shade may make the plant leggy

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Sorbet' ~ Sorbet Peony Size:2 GALLON The dense bamboo like foliageSorbet Peony is a fast growing herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems that sport deep green leaves that earns a bronze to purple ting in fall. The heavy blooms of large fragrant pastel pink double flowers with pale pink to creamy yellow centers blooms from late spring into summer. Prefers afternoon shade in southern areas and well drained soils. Type: Perennial Height: 2 3 Spread: 2 2. 5 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun