Compare that to the paltry 1-2 eyes on the dried up bare root peonies that our competitors sell. We only sell large size peonies, in active growth and we start with large peony rhizomes containing 3-5 eyes. We will continue to expand our listing of peonies for sale with new plants from our trials. We also carry the charming woodland peony species (aka Japanese Peonies, Paeonia japonica and Paeonia obovata) for those who want peonies for shady spots. Not only are some of the wild peony species proving to be well-adapted, but several of the peony cultivars, even those with Paeonia lactiflora bloodlines, are doing amazingly well, as are the fabulous itoh peony hybrids (herbaceous peonies x tree peonies - read more about them below). Our trials for heat-tolerant peonies for the southern US have provided some amazing results and provided us with a great collection of heat tolerant peony plants for sale. They are great deer-resistant, pass-along plants.after a few years, your clump will be large enough to divide and share with friends. No matter the color, peonies attract butterflies. Peonies are long-lived hardy perennials with huge 5-10 inch wide flowers that come in a wide range of colors from the traditional white peony, pink peony and red peony to the giant-flowered yellow peony (Bartzella) that will leave you drooling. In the south, we cannot grow the large variety of lactiflora peonies that you can in the north, but we can grow a few special lactifloras plus the Tree peonies, Itoh hybrids, and woodland Japanese peonies, so we cannot complain too much.we have plenty of peonies for sale. Peony plants are great flowering perennials that gardeners from the northern states know well. The bloom will last about a week in a vase Peony Cut Flowers? Cut a long stem when the flower bud is just about to open. Ants on your peony flower? Don't worry, they are protecting the plant from other bugs, so do not spray them.Itoh hybrids and tree peonies have little need for staking Peony blooms are heavy and the flowers may need staking to keep them from falling over.If planting a bare-root peony, position the root so that the eyes (buds) are 1.5-2 inches below the soil (a little deeper if you live in a cold climate like Zone 2 or Zone 3).You can plant a peony in fall or spring, but fall planted peonies will establish faster and provide more flowers sooner.A light winter covering is good, but brush it away in early spring to give those buds some air No need to fertilize much, and when you do, stick to the organic stuff like compost Peonies prefer compost-rich soil, deep and amended with compost with a pH near neutral.Peonies prefer even and ample moisture during the growing season.Tree peonies prefer a little afternoon shade and Japanese peonies need a dappled shady spot Most peonies grow best in full sun but peony flowers will last longer if they receive some afternoon shade.To maximize their growth and flowering potential, just remember. Peony flowers are easy to care for.tough and adaptable. Perennial peonies for sale in our plant nursery garden center are subject to change.More Information About Paeonia How to Grow Peonies: Our nursery carries them in limited supplies. Tree Peonies produce the large, dinner plate size flowers and are show stopping in a landscape. Their woody structure allows them to stand upright. Tree Peonies – A tree peony is woody perennial shrub which blooms earlier than the classic garden peony. Fragrant flowers in mid spring form over a clump forming mound of glossy green foliage. One of our favorite varieties, preforms well in Georgia gardens. The deep red, double petals on Karl Rosenfield are a classic in the romantic cottage garden. Easy care perennial and a fast healthy grower, foliage is dark green. The red variety blooms shortly before Sarah Bernhardt. Best when planted in dappled sun and given sufficient water. Large double red flowers on strong stems. Grows well in the south in sun or light shade. Huge double blooms in a beautiful pink that has occasional flecks of a deeper pink running through the petals. A classic which has long been a gardener’s favorite. A lovely, old fashioned plant for a romantic southern garden. The fragrant flowers of Shirley Temple are held on upright, erect stems. Clump forming perennial huge, double white blooms that show a touch of rose color. A Japanese style peony with large white guard petals, lemon yellow, narrow center petals which gradually fade to white as the flower matures.
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