Paeonia lactiflora 'Black Beauty'

Paeonia lactiflora 'Black Beauty' is an exceptional and rare peony that immediately catches the eye with its deep dark flower color. The large, double flowers range from deep dark red to almost black, a color that is extremely rare within the peony range. Thanks to this unique appearance, 'Black Beauty' is one of the most exclusive cultivars for lovers of special garden plants.

The flowers reach a diameter of approximately 17 centimeters and emit a pleasant, subtle fragrance. Combined with the vigorous, upright growth habit, this creates an impressive presence in borders and perennial plantings. The strong, dark stems form a beautiful contrast with the dark green foliage and ensure that the flowers are firmly supported during the flowering period in early spring and early summer.

A distinctive feature of Paeonia 'Black Beauty' is that this cultivar does not produce side buds. As a result, all the plant's energy goes into the development of the main buds, resulting in large, high-quality flowers with a uniform appearance. Furthermore, this makes the plant highly suitable for the production of exclusive cut flowers.

The plant grows into an upright, bushy perennial with decorative, dark green foliage consisting of nine elliptical to lance-shaped leaflets. Even after flowering, the beautiful foliage remains an attractive addition to the garden. Thanks to its vigorous growth, distinctive color, and elegant shape, 'Black Beauty' is a valuable asset to both modern and classic gardens.

With its almost black flowers, sturdy stems, and abundant bloom, Paeonia lactiflora 'Black Beauty' is a real eye-catcher that provides spectacular floral splendor for years.

Features

• Deep dark red to almost black flowers
• Large, double flowers of approximately 17 cm
• Strong, dark, upright stems
• Fragrant flowers
• Produces no side buttons
• Upright, bushy growth habit
• Decorative dark green leaf
• Suitable as an exclusive cut flower