Peony Claire de Lune | 1 bare root

Regular price €21,50
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About this perennial

Peony Claire de Lune is a beautiful peony with an open cream-colored flower and a gorgeous yellow heart. Not only its color makes it unique, but also its early bloom. This makes Claire de Lune one of the first peonies you can enjoy in your garden. Once the plant is established in the garden, it produces many flowers.

Peonies grow best in the ground and are easy to care for. The plants return to your garden every year with more and more flowers.

Specifications

 Size root tuber 3/5 (These are 3 to 5 growing points on a root tuber.)
Height 60 centimeters. Flowers about 15 centimeters in diameter.
Planting distance 80 cm - 1 meter
Color cream with a yellow heart
Pot/ground ground only
Winter hardiness yes
Flowering period May to June
Location full sun
Planting plant immediately after receipt to prevent the root tuber from drying out.

 

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PLANT

Always let fresh bare-root plants soak in a bucket of water first. The plant can safely lie in the water for half an hour to an hour to replenish moisture after transport.

Do not plant the peony eyes deeper than 5 centimeters into the ground. If the peony is planted too deeply, it will not produce flowers. In milder climates, 2 to 3 cm below the ground is recommended so that the eyes truly experience some cold. It is advisable to mix compost into the topsoil. Be careful with fresh manure as this can cause rot in the core.

CARE

Support your peony with a support ring for its large flowers. Fertilize the plant twice a year to stimulate growth, once in the autumn and once in the spring, after flowering. Preferably choose an organic fertilizer, as this nourishes the plant slowly over a longer period. In the spring, also cut away any remaining leaves and stems.

In the first year after planting, there is only a small chance that your peony will flower, as the plant will need to adjust to its new location. A peony is often at its most beautiful after about 4 years and then produces an abundance of flowers. It is advisable to divide the plant after about 8 or 9 years if you notice that flowering is decreasing. Dig up the plant and divide it. Replant the younger parts in a different spot in the garden. This way, your peony plant can last a lifetime!

SPOT IN THE GARDEN

Choose fertile and well-draining soil. If necessary, mix sand or compost into the soil to improve drainage. Always plant the peony in the open ground and in full sun. Make sure not to plant a peony in a spot where one has grown before; it's better to choose a different location. The previous peony may have left behind a disease or depleted the soil.

100% GROWTH GUARANTEE PEONIES

We are so convinced of the top quality of our peonies that we offer you a 100% growth guarantee on our root tubers! For this season, our growth guarantee is valid until June 1, 2026. This way, you can buy root tubers with peace of mind.

Do you want to make use of the growth guarantee scheme? Please send us an email by May 31, 2026, at info@clayandroots.com with your name, order number, and photos of the root tubers. Provided that the conditions and our planting instructions have been met, you will receive a refund or a replacement product.

PEONY FAQs

Will I have flowers from the first year?

You will have flowers from the second year! In the first year, you might see a single flower, but that's not always the case. A peony always needs some time to adjust to a new location. Because we only sell peonies of the best quality, many of our customers do see a flower in the first year.

Can I plant a peony in a pot?

We do not recommend planting a peony in a pot. Peonies need space for their roots to spread, so they are best planted directly in the ground. It is always more difficult to get a peony to bloom in a pot. In a very large container, it often works, but if you have the option, planting it directly in the ground is truly the best.

How many flowers come from one root tuber?

The short answer: a lot! From the root tuber, the peony grows into a large perennial in a shrub-like form. In the first year, you won't have many stems and, with luck, one or a few flowers, because the plant still needs to get used to its new spot. But the peony gets bigger every year and produces more and more flowers. From about 4 years old, the peony is in its mature state and then gives an abundance of flowers.

How much space should I leave for my peony?

A root tuber grows into a substantial plant within 2 to 3 years. Account for a space of 0.8 m2 to 1 m2.

Is a peony winter hardy?

Yes, absolutely, a peony is very winter hardy and can also withstand frost well. In fact, a peony really needs a cold period to fully rest during the winter.

ORDER INFORMATION

Shipping costs

A minimum order value of €15,- applies to the entire order.

Free shipping from €70,-. (Otherwise €6.60 for NL or €9.52 for BE and DE)

Delivery

Delivery from March 9, 2026. You can specify in your shopping cart which week you would like to receive your order.

Payment Methods

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