Old-Time Peony Collection

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Our Old-Time Peony Collection focuses on older varieties that are superb garden plants. The huge blooms and glossy foliage of Peonies are an essential ingredient of every perennial garden. Their June display is the highlight of the early summer garden. Included are three plants, all double-flowered, one each of a red, pink, and white. They are identified by color, not name, which allows us some latitude in mixing, depending on the harvest. Exclusive.

Please note: Don’t be surprised if there are few or no flowers the first spring after planting; plants generally take a few years to settle in and bloom heavily.

Peonies produce their extravagant display in early June every year, regardless of weather, because they are among the most durable and longest-lived plants. They have no natural enemies, no exacting cultural requirements beyond full sun and neutral to slightly sweet soil, and they shrug off cold. After bloom is complete, you are left with a handsome mound of glossy, deep green foliage that will happily anchor the next sequence of bloom in the neighborhood. Finally, Peonies make superior cut flowers, lasting more than a week if cut in full bud.

We ship large roots with 3-5 eyes that are fresh from the growing fields. While a newly planted Peony seldom makes a first-class show in its first season, these vigorous plants will reach the top of their form in their second or third year. Southern gardeners should provide afternoon shade.

For more information on growing Peonies, click Growing Guide.