Paeonia x smouthii white Bulbocodium and Merendera are now

Bulbocodium and Merendera are now synonymized under Colchicum based on molecular genetic evidence

the ageing Aeson

He gave it the species name palmatum after the hand-like shape of its leaves

It actually is not as pale as the photo implies

Paeonia x smouthii white Bulbocodium and Merendera are nowAbout this cultivar: Paeonia x smouthii hybrid between Paeonia lactiflora and Paeonia tenuiflora, resembling a larger version of the latter with narrowly cut foliage and brilliantly red flowers. Very slow but easier to grow than tenuiflora. Position: Full sun, partial shade Soil: Almost any soil, grows well in Ballyrobert Flowers: May, June, July Other features: Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (RHS AGM) Hardiness: Fully hardy, grows