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Peonies
Uses:
- Borders
- Container Gardens
- Cottage Gardens
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Fragrant Flowers
- Foliage Interest
Sunlight:
- Partial Shade to Full Sun
- At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 2-8
- What is My Zone?
Peonies are classic perennials known for their large, lush blooms with delightful fragrance from late spring to early summer. The plants are perfect in mixed borders, as specimen plants, or in dedicated peony beds, where their impressive flowers can be showcased.
Why Buy Peonies Online?
Peonies produce some of the showiest blooms of spring. Their blousy, sweet-smelling flowers range from pink and purple to white or coral. Even though many garden centers sell peonies in the spring, peonies prefer to put their roots down during the cool weather of fall. We offer several rare and special peony hybrids that perform well across the country. The double blooms are sure to grab attention in any sunny bed.
About Peonies
Genus
Paeonia
Species
50+
Family
Paeoniaceae
Common Names:
Peonies
Native To:
Asia, Europe, and Western North America
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flower Color:
White, blush, pink, and red
Flower Bloom Time:
Late Spring to summer
Growth Habit:
Semi-spreading
Attracts:
Bees, wasps, flies, ants
Tolerates
Cold, Heat and Humidity
Resists:
Diseases
How To Use Peonies In The Garden
Grow peonies for their unrivaled combination of timeless elegance, hardiness, and low-maintenance longevity. These perennial favorites produce lavish, fragrant blooms in late spring to early summer, ranging from delicate singles to bomb-like doubles in shades of white, pink, crimson, and coral. Once established, they thrive for decades with minimal care, often outliving the gardeners who plant them. Their architectural foliage adds structure to gardens even after flowers fade.
They are ideal for bordering walkways or driveways, providing a welcoming display of blooms. After their flowering period, the lush green foliage remains attractive, offering a rich backdrop to other garden plants. Additionally, peony stems can last for over a week in vases and make beautiful floral arrangements.
Peony Care
Peonies require ample space for air circulation, about 3 to 4 feet apart. They thrive in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soil. Select a permanent location, as peonies dislike being moved. Water the soil around the plants, keeping foliage dry to prevent powdery mildew. Apply a 10-20-20 fertilizer or a rose-specific product; avoid applying any high-nitrogen products, which can promote excess foliage growth.
To support the best peony display, apply a layer of organic compost around the root zone in early spring, before buds show. You can also sprinkle a slow-release feed at this time. When the bright burgundy shoots appear in early spring, you can start to water peonies if rainfall is scarce. Well-established peonies are able to survive on spring rains alone.
Deadhead spent blooms promptly to promote continued flowering. For herbaceous peonies, after the first frost kills the above-ground growth, cut stems back to a few inches above ground level and remove foliage to minimize disease risk. Tree peonies should be pruned in late spring to eliminate dead wood and shape the plant. During winter, protect potted peonies from harsh conditions by placing them in a shed or garage if temperatures drop below 10°F for extended periods, watering sparingly to keep the soil from completely drying out.
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Peony Companion Plants
Full sun, weekly deep watering, and generous spacing for air flow create the disease‑free, evenly lit bed peonies need. Roses and hydrangeas echo the peony’s romantic aesthetic yet bloom at different times through the summer for extended color. Mid‑season salvia threads vertical wands of purple through the foliage for textural contrast, and low, spreading verbena slips in at the front to carpet the soil with late‑summer color that highlights the peony leaves long after spring’s spectacle has passed.
