Prairie Charm Peony
Paeonia 'Prairie Charm'
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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
Prairie Charm Peony highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-8
Creamy buttery yellow blooms, the Prairie Charm Itoh Peony (Paeonia 'Prairie Charm') has delightful salmon-tinged petals and a pompom of golden-yellow anthers at the center of each double bloom! Further interest is revealed when these big blooms open to show a reddish blush at the base of each silky petal!
The blooms are outrageously beautiful, producing many buds atop strong sturdy stems and skirted in a lush, glossy green foliage all summer long! Prairie Charm is as stately and dignified as any shrub in your landscape! You'll enjoy having soft yellow blossoms for your pollinators and more for unique bouquets indoors too!
Itoh Peony like Prairie Charm was created by cross-breeding herbaceous Peonies with Tree Peonies, creating a fantastic new hybrid. Still retaining that true Peony scent, the long-lived endurance, and the cold hardiness of the Peony family. Quite durable throughout USDA growing zones 3 through 8, these flowering rhizomes have thick, fleshy roots with several 'eyes' each! Announce the start of summer like a trumpet call with this bush of beauty!
Planting and Application:
Prairie Charm herbaceous Peonies result in a bush that can produce dozens of gorgeous flowers once given time to properly mature! Giving you loads of cut flowers in your cutting and cottage garden! Itoh Peony bushes are great for bouquets and last close to a week in a vase. A bouquet of these flowers is also a great way to show off their refreshing lemony scent!
Due to the size of this plant, it makes for an attention-getter in the center of your perennial garden. This shrub-like flowering ornamental could be used to border walkways or beds if used in an urban garden, Grow yours scattered amongst contrasting flowers such as Roses and other perennial flowers for a gorgeous display of natural color. The resulting combination will be a sight to behold!
- Rare Buttery Yellow Peony Blossoms
- Fast-Growing Lush Green Foliage
- Long-Lasting & Attracts Pollinators
- Fantastic for Cut Floral Arrangements
- Planters & Containers, Beds, Borders, Rows & Groupings!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Also called intersectional Peonies, Itoh Peony rhizomes have the strongest stems in full sun. Itoh Peony grows best at a distance from trees and shrubs, as competition for nutrients and moisture inhibits its growth. It should grow fine with other perennials its size, in an enriched, well-drained environment. It is pretty low maintenance and prefers average moisture, in a decently sheltered environment for optimum growth, that also has good air circulation.
The enormous blooms of this flower are known to catch rainfall and end up weighed down. Consider staking to help support the stems against storms and the driving summer rain. Put down a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch chips around the base of your plant to hold in more moisture
To help the continued healthy growth of the Itoh Peony one should Deadhead the faded flowers and trim down the foliage as the leaves begin to fade in the fall. This plant is very long-lived, with the potential to survive for up to 50 seasons after maturing if taken care of!
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate Moisture & Well-Drained Soil
- Long-Lived & Cold Hardy
- Deadhead After Blooms Fade & Prune Late Fall After Foliage Yellows
- Find Tips on Planting Bareroot Peony Here
Buttery blooms, the Prairie Charm Itoh Peony is a hardy-yet-enchanting addition to any garden. Fill a sunny spot in your garden with luscious blooms by ordering yours from our expert growers at Nature Hills Nursery 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.
