The Chinese peony is native to central and eastern Asia.
This species was introduced into European gardens, mid 18th century.
Nowadays several hundred cultivars of peonies exist in a range of colours, sizes and forms.
They are all prolific bloomers.
Dutch name : Chinese Pioenroos
German name : Milchweisse Pfingstrose (auch Chinesische Pfingstrose genannt)
Latin name : Paeonia lactiflora