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Here’s some information in English about the Brother Chuck flower (a peony) with a focus that’s useful if you’re interested in growing or enjoying it in Australia:
Brother Chuck is a classic herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora) celebrated by gardeners for its large, fully double blooms and pleasant fragrance. Originally bred by Roy G. Klehm in the mid-1990s, this variety typically produces mid-season flowers that open in soft shades of blush-pink fading to creamy white with rich, dark green foliage providing a beautiful backdrop. Its blooms are often used as show flowers or cut flowers because of their sculpted, rose-like appearance and strong stems. It grows to around 70–90 cm tall and thrives best in fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight.
For gardeners in Australia, Brother Chuck can be a lovely choice in temperate regions where winters provide enough cool chill for peonies to set buds well. Like most peony varieties, it prefers full sun to partial shade and soil that isn’t waterlogged, making it suitable for many southern Australian climates where winters are cool and soils can be prepared with good drainage and organic matter. Planted in autumn or early winter, these peonies can become long-lived perennials, returning each spring with abundant flowers that brighten garden beds or borders.
Plant Brother Chuck peonies in a position that receives full sun (at least 6 hours daily) in Australia’s cooler and temperate regions. They prefer deep, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or aged manure. When planting, make sure the crown sits just 2–3 cm below the soil surface, as planting too deeply can reduce flowering. Water regularly during the establishment phase, but avoid waterlogged soil. A layer of mulch helps conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature, especially during warmer Australian summers.
During the growing season, feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer in early spring and remove spent blooms to encourage healthy plant energy. Provide support if needed, as large flowers can become heavy after rain. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally to strengthen next year’s growth. In late autumn, cut stems down to ground level and keep the area clean to prevent disease. With proper care, Brother Chuck peonies can thrive for many years, producing reliable and abundant blooms each spring.
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