Peony Louis van Houtte (Herbaceous)
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Product Description - Peony Louis van Houtte (Herbaceous)
Peonies are garden royalty, cherished for their timeless elegance, durability, and splendid blooms that return yearly with minimal care. These perennials thrive in diverse climates, offering opulent, fragrant flowers that transform romantic, modern, or vibrant gardens into havens of beauty and serenity.
The Peony Louis Van Houtte, a classic herbaceous variety introduced in 1867 by French breeder François Calot, is a regal heirloom named after the famed Belgian botanist, renowned for its rich color and robust form. Its large, fully double flowers, spanning 6–8 inches across, unfurl in a deep, velvety crimson-red hue with a slight purplish undertone, evoking the luxurious depth of fine wine or a royal velvet cloak. The densely packed, ruffled petals form a high-crowned, globular bloom that holds its vibrant color even under bright sunlight, creating a striking, majestic presence. Each flower releases a mild, sweet fragrance with warm, rosy notes, perfuming the air and attracting pollinators for a lively garden display. With multiple blooms per stem, 'Louis Van Houtte' delivers a bold midseason show lasting 2–3 weeks, making it a favorite for gardeners seeking dramatic elegance in borders, bouquets, or traditional landscapes.
This variety is as practical as it is stunning, blending heirloom aesthetics with reliable performance. Its strong, upright stems, reaching 80–90 cm, support the heavy blooms through rain or wind, though staking may be needed in exposed sites, ensuring a pristine presentation in USDA zones 3–8. Thriving in full sun to light shade with fertile, well-drained soil, 'Louis Van Houtte' establishes readily with moderate watering and becomes drought-tolerant and pest-resistant once mature, promising decades of dependable beauty. The glossy, dark green foliage forms a bushy mound up to 80–90 cm wide, remaining attractive through summer and transitioning to subtle reddish-bronze tones in autumn for year-round appeal. Ideal for mixed borders, as a long-lasting cut flower with a 7–10 day vase life, or as a commanding accent in formal or cottage gardens, Peony Louis Van Houtte infuses spaces with radiant intensity and timeless sophistication.
- Plant type: Herbaceous Peony
- Color: Deep crimson-red with purplish undertones
- Plant height: 80–90 cm
- Flowering period: Midseason (late May–June)
Product Details - Peony Louis van Houtte (Herbaceous)
| Price per package | €11,95 |
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| Subvarieties | Subvariety |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Plant Size | 4/6 eyes |
| Indoor plant | No |
| Suitable as cutting flower | Yes |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3-4 |
| Leaf Colour | Green |
| Flowering Month | June |
How to Plant - Peony Louis van Houtte (Herbaceous)
Guide and tips for planting peony plants and bulbs
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Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil.
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Dig a hole that is 2-3 times wider than the diameter of the peony bulb or root and deep enough to accommodate it comfortably.
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Mix some compost or other organic matter into the soil at the bottom of the hole.
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Place the peony bulb or root in the hole with the "eyes" (small buds) facing up and the crown (thickened stem base) no more than 1-2 inches below the soil surface.
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Fill the hole with soil and gently firm the soil around the bulb or root.
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Water the soil until it is evenly moist.
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Cover the area with a layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Water the plant regularly, making sure not to let the soil dry out completely.
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As the plant grows, provide support to the stem to prevent it from bending or breaking.
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After the flowers have faded, cut the stem off at the base and continue to care for the plant by watering it regularly and providing it with full sun or partial shade.
Delivery - Peony Louis van Houtte (Herbaceous)
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To guarantee the best result and quality of our plants and bulbs, we dispatch all our orders at the right planting period. We monitor harvests in The Netherlands and weather conditions across Europe and start shipping our orders according to the following schedule:
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- Roses, Perennials (except peonies), Bushes and other plants in pots - from 1 March until 1 June.
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Peony Louis van Houtte (Herbaceous)