Peony
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, fragrant floral displays.
These perennials are the ultimate garden investment, offering decades of dramatic, fragrant blooms with almost zero maintenance. You have to wait for their late-spring debut, but their enduring, glossy foliage ensures your borders look sophisticated long after the flowers fade.
$69.99
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Holly Days Nursery (Shop)
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking permanent, low-maintenance landscape investments
- Designers craving high-impact, fragrant spring floral displays
- Busy homeowners wanting deer-resistant, hardy perennial color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners prioritizing continuous, long-season floral interest
- Impatient growers wanting immediate, first-year results
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding extra structural support tasks
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Massive ten-inch flowers provide an unmatched visual centerpiece for any garden.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal attention once established in the right soil conditions.
Longevity
A true garden heirloom capable of thriving for several decades.
Fragrance Intensity
Highly aromatic blooms create a sophisticated sensory experience in late spring.
Drought Resilience
Established plants handle dry spells well but prefer consistent moisture.
Foliage Quality
Glossy, deep green leaves maintain visual interest long after blooms fade.
Key Specs
Size Available
2 gallon
Bloom Time
Spring
Length of Bloom
4 to 6 weeks
Light Preference
Full sun
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Mature Height
Up to 4 feet
Mature Spread
Up to 4 feet
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