Peonies are some of the most loved garden perennials, known for their large, luxurious blooms and fresh green foliage that returns every spring. Their flowers appear in late spring to early summer, bringing soft fragrance and romantic colour to borders, cottage gardens and cut flower displays. Once established, peonies are long lived, reliable and surprisingly low maintenance.
Popular varieties include Peony Sarah Bernhardt with full soft pink blooms, Peony Bowl of Beauty with striking two toned flowers and Peony Duchesse de Nemours with pure white, scented petals. Compact varieties such as Peony Karl Rosenfield provide bold red blooms ideal for tighter planting spaces.
Peonies thrive in full sun and well drained soil, returning larger and stronger each year. They prefer not to be moved once settled, and a light mulch in spring keeps plants happy and healthy.
Peonies pair beautifully with hardy geraniums, salvia, nepeta and ornamental grasses, which provide soft texture around their bold blooms.
