Mr. Ed Peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Mr. Ed'

$114⁹⁹

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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
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

Mr. Ed Peony highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Paeonia lactiflora 'Mr. Ed'
Growing Zones

3-8
Mature Height

2 1/2 - 3 feet
Mature Spread

2- 2 1/2 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Autumn
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 3-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Springtime Perfection Mr. Ed Peony

Early Blooming Variety
Bold Display
Lavish Fully Double Blooms
Soft Color Range from Blush Pink to Pure White
Marvelously Fragrant
Blooms are Showy for Weeks
Thick Stems and a Tidy Mound of Foliage
Extremely Cold Hardy

Start off your Peony season with Mr. Ed Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mr. Ed'). His incredibly full, fragrant blooms cover a healthy, mounded plant!

Each impossibly double bloom has a unique coloration across a range of pretty hues. This fascinating choice is very easy to live with, and the blooms deliver beautiful coloration from shell-pink, to creamy white and snow-white.

You needn't worry about these massive bomb-shaped blooms falling over. Mr. Ed has some of the sturdiest stems of any Peony on the market.

From round, fat buds, to a mixed bouquet of colors...Mr. Ed is an elegant study in shade and tone. Guard petals open into a broad bowl that is then filled to bursting with a froth of smaller petals.

Get ready to create impeccably easy cut flower arrangements! The perfume of Mr. Ed Peony fills your home, and you'll be pleased with the compliments garnered from your handiwork.

Add this easy-care, long-lived plant in a high-profile area so everyone can see these charming flowers. Dedicate space for a row of them, or incorporate them into your mixed Cutting Gardens.

Peonies need full sun and well-drained soils to perform at their best. Trim and tidy away spent leaves and stems in your garbage once they go dormant in late fall.

Let the special extravagance of Mr. Ed Peony become your hallmark of spring. This is a perfect choice to jump-start the season...order today!