Alertie

Alertie is an early-blooming herbaceous Peony with soft pink, double blooms that gradually fade to white with a light pink blush. The flowers are about 6″ across and have a sweet, classic peony fragrance. It grows 28–32″ tall and blooms in early to mid-spring. Hardy in Zones 3–8, Alertie is a reliable variety with attractive green foliage and is a lovely choice for cut flowers.

Alertie is sold as one root with 3-5 eyes.

Fall Planting Instructions:

1. Choose an area with at least 6 hours of sunlight with soil that has good drainage.

2. Dig a hole 12-18” deep. Mix soil with an all-purpose fertilizer. Add the amended and loosened soil back into the hole.

3. Place Peony roots 2-3” under the soil line with eyes facing upward, and then gently pack the soil over the roots.

4. Water well.

• Hardiness Zone: 3 – 8