Wayside Gardens Paeonia Shirley Temple
Best perennial for gardeners seeking elegant, deer-resistant floral displays.
These peonies offer the kind of heavy, romantic blooms that define a classic garden, with the added bonus of being remarkably deer-resistant. They require a bit of patience to establish, but their longevity and cut-flower potential make them a permanent, low-maintenance investment for any border.
$26.95
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking evolving floral displays throughout the season
- Homeowners looking for low-maintenance, long-term landscape investments
- Floral enthusiasts wanting fragrant, sturdy stems for indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring low-maintenance plants without structural support needs
- Impatient planters wanting immediate, full-scale blooming results
- Landscapers with limited sun exposure or frequently changing garden layouts
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Enormous double flowers create a high-drama focal point in any garden.
Deer Resistance
Robust foliage keeps hungry wildlife at bay throughout the growing season.
Longevity
A true heirloom perennial that thrives for generations with minimal care.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and lush petals make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Climate Versatility
Reliable performance across a wide range of hardiness zones.
Maintenance Ease
Requires specific soil drainage to prevent root rot during dormant months.
Key Specs
Genus
Paeonia
Variety
'Shirley Temple'
Item Form
Bareroot
Bloom Color
Light Pink, White
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
SKU
27485
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