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Peonies have been grown for thousands of years and cultivated in China for over 2000 years! The Greeks, Japanese, Emperor Charlemagne, and 15th-century English literature, all mentioned or used Peonies for beauty or medical purposes.

In the United States, Thomas Jefferson mentioned working with and breeding Peonies. Peonies are great beauties, very colorful, long-lived, and quite hardy. Few landscapes would not be enhanced with the addition of their scented, voluminous blooms!

Peonies

Check out all the gorgeous and sweetly fragrant Peony Plants, Fernleaf Peony, and Itoh Peony, or take a look at these NatureHills.com favorites!

  • Fernleaf Peony - lacy ferny foliage and radiant red single petals
  • Julia Rose Itoh Peony - vibrant flouncy large pink and light pink petals
  • Oslo Peony - a salmony pink bowl-shaped Peony
  • Ballarena de Saval Peony - unique slender petals that go from fuchsia to baby pink
  • Sarah Bernhardt Peony - full pompom pink blooms
  • Karl Rosenfield Peony - hot pink ruffled blooms
  • Festiva Maxima Peony - white voluminous petals like dollops of whipped cream

With deep roots, Peonies are drought-resistant, long-lived, insanely easy to grow, seldom bothered by deer and rabbits, and a must-have for pollinators, hummingbirds, and bees!

Filling the landscape with a sweet, delicate fragrance and strong foliage presence for the rest of the year. Incredibly cold-hardy, these reliable spring-flowering confectionery garden additions will wow you year after year!

Choosing The Right Peonies For You!

Easy to grow and with a wide range of colors and styles, it can sometimes be difficult! Browse only for the Peonies for your Planting Zone using our USDA zone filters, choose sun exposure levels, or narrow the options by flower color, size, and bloom time. Because Peony plants are space-saving and tidy, which means you won't have to worry if you can't bring yourself to choose just one!

How Do You Care For Peony Plants?

Peonies prefer a sunny, well-drained location. They will tolerate some shade but bloom more prolifically in the sun. Peonies prefer to avoid competition in terms of moisture and nutrients with large trees or big shrubs. Giving them some wiggle room also provides them with much-needed air circulation to avoid powdery mildew.

They prefer a neutral soil pH, with a pH of 6.5 being optimum. Peonies are not heavy users of fertilizer. An application of a slow-release fertilizer every several years should be sufficient. Nature Hills offers a variety of Peonies.

Get your new long-lived Peonies off on the right foot with these simple tips, planting advice in our #ProPlantTips, and planting them with Nature Hills Root Booster!

  • Ensure the proper amount of shade/sun
  • These Peonies do best in well-drained soil
  • Create raised gardens or berms if you have poor drainage
  • Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch over the root system
  • Check out the Plants Description for pruning and other care requirements
  • Water new plants regularly using the Finger Test to help them get established

How To Use Peonies In Your Garden

Peonies have long conjured images of idyllic cottages full of fluttering butterflies! But they have so many more uses in your landscape! Beautifully conjuring images of romance, billowing gowns, and more opulent ages.

  • English borders, Cottage Gardens, and Mixed Perennial gardens
  • Plant Peonies among other spring-blooming bulbs to hide them from the summer sun by the Peony's dense mounds of foliage
  • Cutting gardens are of course the obvious choice for a few Peonies
  • Harmonize in any formal or informal garden setting
  • Include in mass plantings, as showy specimens, low backdrops or low hedges
  • Plant a few close to your seating areas and near a sunny patio
  • Large planter and container thrillers and fillers in the sun

After your Peony plants are done blooming, deadhead the flowers to clean up the foliage mounds. Check out all the info you need regarding Peony planting and transplanting, aftercare, and more!

Roses and Tulips, Iris and Hollyhocks are lovely companions for Peonies in the garden bed!

Plant your Peony with other types that bloom earlier and later in the spring, which will extend your enjoyment of the fragrant display!

Why Buy Your Peonies From NatureHills.com?

Family-owned and operated since 2001, Nature Hills Nursery prides itself on meeting the needs of customers with an ever-growing collection of online plants backed by our product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™.

All of our bareroot and container-grown Peonies are delivered safely to your home with instructions for planting, care, and storage, so you can order knowing you'll have exactly what you need! Plus, find more information in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog for extra support and inspiration!

 


FAQS for Buying Peonies Online

What are the best Peony varieties for long-lasting garden color?

Nature Hills Nursery offers a wide selection of Peony varieties including Itoh, herbaceous, and Fernleaf types, known for their extended bloom time and stunning colors. Popular choices like Sarah Bernhardt, Festiva Maxima, and Julia Rose Itoh Peony bloom in shades of pink, white, red, and coral, with many selections offering fragrant, reblooming flowers for longer enjoyment.

When and where should I plant Peonies for the best results?

Peonies thrive in full sun with well-drained soil and prefer neutral pH levels around 6.5. Avoid planting near trees or shrubs to reduce competition for moisture and nutrients. For best performance, choose a location with good air circulation and allow the plants enough space to expand.

How do I care for Peony plants after they bloom?

After your Peonies finish blooming, it's best to deadhead the spent flowers and maintain the foliage to support healthy root development. In the fall, cut the stems back to the ground once they yellow. Mulch lightly for winter protection, but remember to remove it in early spring to prevent crown rot.

Can Peonies grow in containers or small spaces?

Yes, many Peony varieties are well-suited for containers, patios, and small gardens. Compact selections like Fernleaf Peony or shorter Itoh hybrids make excellent container thrillers, providing bold blooms and attractive foliage in tight spaces with adequate sun and drainage.

Why buy Peonies from Nature Hills Nursery?

Nature Hills provides top-quality bareroot and container-grown Peony plants, shipped with planting and care instructions, backed by a product guarantee and the protection of Plant Sentry™. With expert support and a wide variety of selections for every growing zone, it's easy to find the perfect Peony for your garden.

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