Sorbet Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sorbet'
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| $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
Sorbet 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, Partial Shade
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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 PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones
Soft pink and cream ruffled and frilly romantic blooms, the Sorbet Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Sorbet') is a bi-color beauty that looks more like a strawberry macaroon with a cream-filled center! These blooms have three layers - big pink ruffled lower petals, a ring of frilly creamy white, and then a crown of more large pink ruffle petals!
These incredibly scented fluffy spring blooms bring in the butterflies and Sorbet always looks fantastic in a bouquet where they will perfume an entire room! Backed by a dramatic green backdrop of showy green leaves that look great all spring, summer, and autumn!
Peony tubers are extremely long-lived and cold-hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 8, and can grow into showy mounds 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide! Putting on a grand display all spring and beyond!
Landscape Application:
The Sorbet Peony is fantastic along paths, walkways, and as border plants. The neat and tidy mounds require very little maintenance. These gorgeous specimens and their eye-catching form are a must-have for the Cottage garden, Cutting garden, and Pollinator border! Ring your mailbox, flagpole, or a special statue or urn with lush blooms!
Try planting multiple Sorbet Peonies as a short hedge or along a border near your outdoor living space, so you can truly appreciate their amazing color, form, and fragrance. The mounds of green foliage make these perennials ideal facer plants to hide the bare leggy stems of larger shrubs and hedges.
- Fluffy White Petals Sandwiched Between Voluminous Pink Petals
- Incredibly Fragrant
- Showy Blooms For Bouquets
- Pollinator Friendly
- Gorgeous Perennial Borders, Groupings, Specimens & Garden Favorites
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Peonies thrive in the full sun but tolerate a touch of part shade in hotter growing zones, however, you'll notice fewer blossoms. Plant in soil that has excellent drainage and moderate moisture and is mulched well throughout the year. Deadhead once the flowers fade but keep the foliage up to make food for the tubers. In the fall, trim back the stems and remove them entirely from the area.
- Full Sun & Part Shade
- Very Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate To Low Moisture Needs
- Disease Resistant & Deer-Resistant
- Deadhead After Bloom & Prune to the Ground After Frost
The fluffy triple-tiered Sorbet Peony is an incredible ornamental with unique blooms like no other Peony available! Order yours today at NatureHills.com will ship you quality potted and bareroot plants to your doorstep at the proper planting time for your growing zone!
