Peppermint Stick Peony
Paeonia 'Peppermint Stick'
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Peppermint Stick Peony highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 3-8
Enjoy holiday candy in spring with the Peppermint Stick Peony (Paeonia 'Peppermint Stick') from Nature Hills! While these treats aren't minty, the pure white fringed petals are candy-striped with bright red and have a deliriously sweet scent! Each of these bowls of beauty is full of a crown of bright yellow anthers at the center of each glorious bloom!
Backed by a dense clump of lobed, green foliage, the sturdy stems of these long-lasting perfumed blooms stand tall to resist flopping! They also hold up as focal points in the vase for weeks when picked just as the buds begin to barely unfurl! After just a couple years in the ground, you'll enjoy lush green clumps 24-36 inches tall when in bloom and 3-4 feet wide all growing season! Then in fall, the glossy foliage transforms to purplish or gold!
Quality bareroot herbaceous Peonies grow from compact rhizomes with thick, fleshy roots and several 'eyes', and are best planted in the fall or early spring. So cold hardy and rugged blooms, Chrysanthemum-form Peony thrive in USDA growing zones 3-8 with little maintenance.
Planting and Application:
Peonies produce the showiest and most fragrant blooms you can imagine and are perfect additions to cut flower gardens and pollinator borders! Use Peony in your perennial border or mixed shrub garden and cottage gardens! The lush foliage provides a great backdrop for other blooms all summer into fall. Pair it with mid-season and late-season bloomers to keep your garden bright and colorful from spring into summer.
Start your own Peony garden and simultaneously start your own pollinator garden too! These vibrant blooms smell lovely and taste great for hummingbirds and butterflies. The Peppermint Stick Peony features a sturdy, stiff stem that doesn't falter when it comes to keeping its blooms upright. This makes these flowers perfect for cut flower arrangements!
- Large White & Bright Red Semi-Double Flowers
- Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
- Long-Lived & Cold Hardy
- Strong Stems & Great Cut Flowers
- Specimen Plants for Beds, Borders, Rows & Groupings!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This perennial is long-lived and tenacious. Plant your Peony in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, ensuring good air circulation. Provide well-drained moderate moisture while first establishing, but then once established, these rhizomes are drought tolerant. This tenacious perennial will come back and flower year after year and reliably produce stunning flowers in late spring. Deadhead after bloom and cut the foliage down after it yellows.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture & Well-Drained Soil
- Deadhead After Blooms Fade
- Prune Late Fall After Foliage Yellows
- Find Tips on Planting Bareroot Peony Here
Enjoy Christmas in May with the Peppermint Stick Peony from NatureHills.com! Heavenly-scented red and white candy-striped blooms on sturdy stems are available for you to reserve today!
Information About Bareroot Peonies
Bareroot Peonies are shipped as nice, 3-5 eye bareroot divisions. Their woody roots are not uniform, it is normal for each root to look slightly different.
Nature Hills Nursery ships bare-root Peonies in the fall according to your growing zone to ensure they will remain dormant all winter until emerging in spring.
