Wayside Gardens Paeonia Blooms Mix

Bareroot plants are shipped in a dormant state without soil around the roots. This is a standard, healthy way to ship perennials, as it allows the plant to focus its energy on establishing a strong root system in your garden soil immediately after planting.

Each peony in this mix will grow to a mature size of 36 inches tall and 36 inches wide. You should space them at least three feet apart to ensure proper air circulation and to accommodate their full, mounded habit.

Yes, peonies are generally avoided by deer and rabbits due to their taste and texture. While no plant is entirely immune if wildlife is desperate, these are considered a reliable choice for gardens prone to animal browsing.

No, the foliage remains attractive and lush throughout the season, providing a neat, mounded appearance in your landscape. You should only trim the foliage back to the ground in late autumn after the first frost has turned the leaves brown.

Peonies often require a full growing season to establish their root systems before they produce their first major flush of blooms. While you may see some growth the first year, you can expect the most spectacular, double-bloom displays starting in the second or third year.

Absolutely. These peonies are highly fragrant and produce large, double blooms that are excellent for cutting. They also dry quite well, allowing you to preserve them for everlasting arrangements.