Plant Paeonia lactiflora Command Performance in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil which benefits from full sun or partial shade. Paeonia are best planted as a bare root in cooler months. A hardy, herbaceous perennial which does not require protection over winter, plants lose their leaves around October time then re-sprout the following April ready to put on their fantastic show once more. With a height and spread of 1m this is a taller variety that is happy in open ground or a large container. Flowers emerge in May to June and are a fantastically hot red-pink, as blooms mature, they gradually fade through shades of pink to light, peachy-hued beauties,