Peonies include a variety of flower forms and beautiful colors with attractive foliage that remains long after the flowers have faded.
Peonies can serve as an interesting accent along a shrub border, fence or wall. If planted close together, an informal hedge effect can be created.
Available in a wide range of colors, from dazzling white to deep maroon, and various flower forms, peonies work well as a subtle divider as a shrub-like backdrop for annual flowers; or along a driveway or property line. Their flowers and foliage make them a versatile landscaping addition for planting in the middle range of perennial borders or in beds by themselves.
Whether perennial bush or "tree" form they will make a lovely addition to your garden. The bush form renews itself each spring with new shoots emerging from the ground. They grow into soft green shrubby plants that will reach 2-3 feet high. Choose a sunny spot for the best bloom. They love acid soil so use Gardener Bloome Acid Planting Mix for best results.
The tree form, (really a shrub), does best when planted in morning or filter sun. These faithfully bloom each year on their woody stems. In the winter the plant loses its leaves but the woody stems remain. The plant will slowly grow to a height of 4 to 5 feet.
The flowers on both are made up of big soft crepe paper-like petals. Choose from varieties that are pure white, soft yellow, light and dark pink as well as burgundy. Some are fully double and others are single with a yellow center.
Itoh Peonies are new hybrids from Monrovia. Tree and bush forms were crossed to create this wonderful new addition
Peonies can serve as an interesting accent along a shrub border, fence or wall. If planted close together, an informal hedge effect can be created.
Available in a wide range of colors, from dazzling white to deep maroon, and various flower forms, peonies work well as a subtle divider as a shrub-like backdrop for annual flowers; or along a driveway or property line. Their flowers and foliage make them a versatile landscaping addition for planting in the middle range of perennial borders or in beds by themselves.
Whether perennial bush or "tree" form they will make a lovely addition to your garden. The bush form renews itself each spring with new shoots emerging from the ground. They grow into soft green shrubby plants that will reach 2-3 feet high. Choose a sunny spot for the best bloom. They love acid soil so use Gardener Bloome Acid Planting Mix for best results.
The tree form, (really a shrub), does best when planted in morning or filter sun. These faithfully bloom each year on their woody stems. In the winter the plant loses its leaves but the woody stems remain. The plant will slowly grow to a height of 4 to 5 feet.
The flowers on both are made up of big soft crepe paper-like petals. Choose from varieties that are pure white, soft yellow, light and dark pink as well as burgundy. Some are fully double and others are single with a yellow center.
Itoh Peonies are new hybrids from Monrovia. Tree and bush forms were crossed to create this wonderful new addition
Peonies - Amazing Bloomers
Peonies are among the most adaptable perennials for North America. For years we believed you had to live in cold country to grow great peonies but we're finding they do just fine in our Valley climate. Just down the road in Sunol Peonies were once grown commercially for the cut flower market.