Paeonia officinalis ssp. villosa
Paeonia officinalis ssp. villosa
50cm, smaller and much rarer subspecies from C Italy (Florence) to S France (Montpellier) with fewer, yet broader leaflets and deep red to wine red flowers. Especially young shoots show a dense cover of fine hairs. As easy as the latter in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. IV-V.More Details »