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Category: Peonies
Planting peony roots
Planting peony roots usually occurs in the fall or early spring. Before planting, soak the roots in clean water for an hour or two before planting. Then place it in a wide shallow hole with the pink/white buds facing upwards towards the sky. Backfill with the sole that was dug out of the planting hole,…
How to grow peonies
Peony plants are a beautiful and fragrant addition to any garden. They can thrive for many years in your yard or flower bed with the right care. Here’s what you need to know about planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest control for peony plants. There are quite a few different types of peonies and thousands…
15 companion plants for peonies
Here are some of the best companion plants for peonies! 1. Roses Roses come in almost any color you can imagine and are one of the most popular flowers in the world. The many varieties of roses available range in size, making them perfect as a companion to peonies growing in the garden. From classic…
25+ red peonies
Red peonies are absolutely striking in the spring flower garden. Fortunately, there are quite a few vibrant varieties to choose from! Let’s look at 25 of the most beautiful and popular cultivars to grow in your garden. 1. Karl Rosenfield peony Karl Rosenfield peony is perhaps the most popular red peony variety and is well-known…
50 pink peonies
Pink peonies are available in hundreds of different shades, shapes, and sizes. Some of these plants are compact and have strong stems, making them well-suited to the garden. Other pink peony varieties have voluminous flowers that are best trimmed off the plant before they bloom and used as show-stopping cut flowers in fresh floral bouquets.…
20+ white peonies
Classic white peonies are one of springtime’s favorite flowers. Fortunately, there are quite a few different varieties to grow in your garden or find at a local florist or flower farmer. 1. Duchesse de Nemours peony Duchesse de Nemours peony is the most popular white peony variety. This French heirloom is a full double white…
7 purple peonies
Purple peonies are rare but are well worth searching out to add to your flower garden. Here are some of the most popular purple cultivars to add to your garden. 1. Morning Lilac peony Morning Lilac peony is perhaps the most popular purple peony variety. Morning Lilac is an Itoh peony, meaning it is an…
20 peony varieties
There are thousands of peony varieties to choose from for your garden. Despite the number of different cultivars, there are certain favorite varieties that appear in garden centers every year due to their immense popularity. Let’s look at the most popular peony varieties grown today, as well as a big list of over 200 different…
Duchesse de Nemours peony
Duchesse de Nemours peony is an heirloom double white peony variety. The fragrant flowers are 5″-6″ across and have a classic soft, fluffy appearance. These herbaceous perennials grow about three feet tall, blooming best in full sun planting locations with moist, well-draining soil. The Duchesse de Nemours peony is a cultivar of Paeonia lactiflora bred…
Kansas peony
Kansas peony is a bright red-pink double peony variety with loose frilly petals. These cheerful magenta flowers can reach 8″ across! Plants grow to be between two and three feet tall, with ornamental dark green leaves and strong stems. Kansas peonies bloom best in full-sun planting locations and with moist, nutrient-rich soil. The Kansas peony…
Red Charm peony
Red Charm peony is an herbaceous peony variety with deep-red, fully bombe-type blooms. The flowers are gigantic, reaching 9″ wide each on mature plants. The red blooms also have a spicy old-rose fragrance. Plants grow about 32″ tall and 32″-36″ wide, with strong stems to hold up the large flowers in full sun. The Red…
How to plant peonies
Peonies are low-maintenance perennial plants that thrive in Zones 2-8. They do best when planted in a sunny spot where the soil drains easily. The ideal seasons for planting are early spring and early fall. Peonies are generally planted in wide, shallow holes. They typically grow best when watered deeply after planting and the surrounding…
