Paeonia 'London'
Best long-lived perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance summer color.
These raspberry-pink blooms offer the romantic, ruffled aesthetic of a rose with the rugged reliability of a perennial. You sacrifice the fleeting lifespan of traditional cut flowers for a compact, long-lived plant that returns to your garden with dependable, show-stopping color for decades.
$19.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, dramatic color for spring landscapes
- Homeowners looking for low-maintenance, long-term perennial investments
- Floral enthusiasts wanting sturdy stems for indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting a hands-off plant that never requires support
- Impatient planters seeking immediate, full-scale floral results
- Landscapers prioritizing a long-lasting, multi-month seasonal display
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetic
Lush, double-layered raspberry petals offer a sophisticated, rose-like visual impact.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy stems ensure the heavy blooms remain upright without needing extra support.
Longevity
A reliable perennial investment that thrives in the landscape for decades.
Versatility
Compact size adapts perfectly to containers, borders, or cut flower displays.
Wildlife Interaction
Lacks natural defense mechanisms and fails to attract beneficial garden pollinators.
Maintenance Ease
Requires standard moist, well-drained soil to maintain its vibrant summer display.
Key Specs
Mature Height
20 in
Mature Width
2.25 Feet
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun/Part Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained soil
Soil Type
Loamy
Growth Habit
Compact
Botanical Genus
Paeonia
Plant Type
Flower
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
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