Rachel Peony
Paeonia 'Rachel'
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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
Rachel 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 RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 3-8
Rachel Peony with Impressively Large Red Blooms
- Massive Ruffled Red Double Flowers
- Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies
- A Hybrid Variety Developed in the 1850s
- Deer-Resistant
You can't go wrong with a classic, and the Rachel Peony (Paeonia 'Rachel') proves why. This impressive peony erupts with petal upon petal upon petal of vivid red. Its sweet floral fragrance will remind you of the beauty of spring each time you walk past. And these vibrant and fragrant blooms will encourage hummingbirds and butterflies to visit your garden time and time, again.
Did you know that peonies can live for decades once established? In fact, some even live for more than fifty years! Which means under the right conditions, your Rachel Peony will provide you, your children, and your grandchildren beautiful blooms year after year!
This gorgeous peony hybrid variety was developed over a century and a half ago and has remained popular ever since. In fact, the Rachel Peony has really become a classic.
This prized variety comes to life with massive pinkish-red, layered blooms in late spring. These double flowers have wide, silky guard petals and joyous ruffles of interior petals.
The Rachel Peony also grows medium green foliage that creates the perfect backdrop for its blooms but also looks attractive out-of-bloom.
As a go-to for florists, this peony offers strong stems and long-lasting blossoms that look fresh for over a week after being snipped. They last even longer when refrigerated, and they add an unparalleled beauty to bouquets. If you're a fan of fragrant, huge cut flowers, plant the Rachel Peony in your cut garden.
To really show off the spectacle of this amazing peony, plant several in your perennial border with other color varieties. It will also thrive and dazzle once established in your mixed border or cottage garden. Plant a row in front of your hedge to add a blast of color to your yard.
Provide your Rachel Peony with a bright and sunny spot for best performance. It also does best with low to medium moisture, well-drained soil. Once established, this tenacious flower will be drought-tolerant. For the largest and most showy blooms, provide your Rachel Peony with a thin layer compost in the fall and plant it about 2 inches below the ground.
Invite some pollinators to your yard with a Rachel Peony. These winged guests will love the fragrant flower and you'll love that it's easy to care for and captivating to look at. Don't miss out on this vibrant classic, order yours today!
Information About Bare Root Peonies
Bare root Peonies are shipped as nice 3-5 eye bare root divisions. Their woody roots are not uniform, it is normal for each root to look slightly different.
Plant with the eyes just below surface level with the woody roots spread out underneath. Once buried, water and mulch thoroughly.
