Giant double Peonies are hardy, fragrant, long-lived, and rarely need dividing. As a bonus, they're superior as cut flowers...it's no wonder Peonies are considered "The Queen of Garden Flowers!" Recommended as focal points in a perennial bed, for hedges, or in a spot of their own. Very low care and high performance.
Hardiness Zones 3-8
Mature Height 36 - 48 inches
Bloom Time Early summer (June)
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Dig a hole large enough to spread out roots without bending them. Set crown with buds 1" below ground-level. Water in thoroughly. Plant at least 6 weeks before ground freezes.
Soil Moisture :
Well drained
Will Tolerate :
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions :
Remove spent flower stems after flowering to maintain an attractive bush type perennial all summer long.
Winter Care :
None, except to mulch the first winter. Remove in early spring before growth starts.
Planting Depth :
Set crown with buds 1" below ground-level.
Watering Requirements :
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs arrive at the proper planting time
(depending on
climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advance reservations, and then just as soon as the crops are
harvested, our staff of K.
van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those
reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules.
Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.
Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August.
General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.
The type of product you order or the weather in our area or yours may affect the anticipated
shipping
schedule.Large orders may be shipped in more than one
package.Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.When your order is actually shipped you will be sent
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provided on your order confirmation.Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states. Click here for zone map.