Paeonia 'Lorelei' new Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' unfurls deeply

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' unfurls deeply cut leaves in rich bronze-crimson to dark purple-red tones

fern-like foliage flushed with purple at the edges

With its striking colours and adaptable nature

but its long-lasting blooms also make it an ideal candidate for cutting

It is lovely with snowdrops

Paeonia 'Lorelei' new Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' unfurls deeplyPaeonia 'Lorelei' is a peony with a rather theatrical wardrobe, opening in vivid cerise pink and orange before drifting through apricot and salmon to a soft, creamy finish. Few blooms manage such a graceful costume change, and Paeonia 'Lorelei' does it with admirable composure. The flowers bring warmth and movement to the border, their shifting tones creating a display that looks different from one day to the next. In bud and early bloom, Paeonia