Viking Chief Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Viking Chief'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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
Viking Chief Peony highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 2-8
This Viking Chief is not storming villages anytime soon. It doesn't wear a horned helmet or have a beard, either. The Viking Chief Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Viking Chief') seems to be more of a lover than a fighter. With its brilliant magenta petals and fluffy yellow stamen, this flower will win your heart over! What the Viking Chief Peony does have is the strength and resilience you'd expect from a chief and warrior, though.
This attractive plant has a glossy green mound of foliage that looks full and verdant in or out of bloom. The semi-double blooms begin as tight, silky buds, but as the guard petals open, you'll find this Viking Chief a ruffled softy on the inside.
While it begins producing its showiest and fragrant blooms after it's been established, you can expect it to perform like a champion. It produces large, vivacious, semi-double dark pink blooms that pop with a golden yellow center.
Planting and Application:
Use the Viking Chief Peony in your perennial border or mixed border. Keep it close to your walkway to be able to admire the pollinators that stop by. If you want a blast of pink in your cottage garden, this is an ideal choice. Pair it with mid-season and late-season bloomers to keep your garden bright and colorful from spring into summer.
When you plant your Viking Chief Peony garden, pollinators will pillage your Peonies! These vibrant blooms smell lovely and taste great to hummingbirds and butterflies. The Viking Chief Peony features a sturdy, stiff stem that doesn't falter when it comes to keeping its blooms upright. This makes these flowers perfect for cut flower arrangements.
- Large Magenta Semi-Double Flowers
- Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
- Long-Lived
- Strong Stems & Great Cut Flowers
- Cold Hardy
#ProPlantTips for Care:
To keep your Viking Chief Peony happy, bathe it in full sun and plant it in well-drained medium moisture soil. This tenacious perennial will come back and flower year after year and reliably produce stunning flowers in late spring. This perennial is long-lived and tenacious. It will flower every summer year after year. Plant your Peony in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, ensuring good air circulation.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture & Well-Drained Soil
- Deadhead After Blooms Fade
- Prune Late Fall After Foliage Yellows
- Find Tips on Planting Bareroot Peony Here
Embrace fuchsia this year and add a few Viking Chief Peonies to your garden! This vibrant and striking plant will be the talk of the neighborhood when it reveals its soft and frilly center. Order yours today!
Information About Bare Root 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.
