Paeonia 'Catharina Fontijn' is a distinguished herbaceous peony cultivar that transforms any landscape with its enchanting presence. Introduced in 1952 by Dutch breeders Van der Valk and Van der Zwet, this variety showcases large, fully double blooms that gracefully transition from soft salmon-pink to pure white as they mature. The sweet fragrance and impressive 7-inch diameter flowers make this peony a standout choice for both garden displays and cut flower arrangements.
Elegant Beauty and Remarkable Features
This exceptional peony variety offers numerous benefits that make it a favorite among landscape professionals and garden enthusiasts:
- Stunning color transformation from salmon-pink to pristine white as blooms mature
- Impressive 7-inch diameter fully double flowers with darker pink outer petals
- Intoxicating sweet fragrance that enhances any garden space
- Robust growth habit reaching 36-40 inches in height
- Glossy, deep green foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season
- Excellent deer resistance for worry-free landscaping
- Versatile use as both landscape specimen and premium cut flower
The 'Catharina Fontijn' peony combines old-world charm with remarkable durability, creating a showstopping display in any professional landscape design.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant these premium bare root peonies in fall for optimal establishment, positioning the crown with buds just 1 inch below soil level. They thrive in USDA zones 3-8 in full sun to partial shade locations with well-drained, fertile soil. Blooming in early to mid-season (typically May-June), these peonies reach approximately 38 inches tall when mature. Provide consistent moisture without waterlogging and remove spent flowers to maintain appearance. Once established, they'll provide decades of reliable beauty with minimal maintenance.
Order Your Premium Peonies Today
Enhance your commercial landscape projects with these exceptional 'Catharina Fontijn' peonies, available in convenient packages of 15 bare root plants. As a trusted wholesale supplier since 1925, DeVroomen delivers the superior quality your professional projects demand. These versatile, long-lived perennials offer exceptional value for landscape contractors, garden centers, and professional designers. Order now to secure your stock of these highly sought-after peonies for fall shipping and installation. Available exclusively for our trade customers.
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EAN code1320F
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height38” / 96 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun
- Bloom TimeBlooms early mid season
- Size3/5
- Packaged in15
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesDeer Resistant, Cut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameFall