Easy to Grow Bulbs Peony Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt
Best fragrant perennial for gardeners seeking elegant, deer-resistant cut flowers.
This award-winning peony brings a sophisticated, tea-rose fragrance and rare water lily form to the late-season garden. You sacrifice early spring color for these vigorous, deer-resistant blooms, but the sheer elegance of the seashell-pink petals makes the wait entirely worthwhile.
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Easy To Grow Bulbs
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking fragrant, show-stopping floral displays
- Homeowners wanting low-maintenance, long-term landscape investments
- Floral designers needing reliable, sturdy stems for arrangements
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate, first-year results
- Minimalists wanting plants that require zero structural support
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal issues
Performance breakdown
Fragrance potency
The signature tea-rose scent provides a powerful, intoxicating garden presence.
Aesthetic appeal
Water lily form and seashell-pink hues offer sophisticated, award-winning visual impact.
Growth vigor
Established root stock ensures reliable, free-flowering performance season after season.
Pest resistance
Natural deer resistance minimizes maintenance and protects your floral investment.
Cut flower utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Climate adaptability
Broad hardiness range allows for successful cultivation across most temperate zones.
Key Specs
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Watering Needs
Moderate
Mature Height
2.83 feet
Mature Spread
3.0 feet
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Flower Color
Pink
Deer Resistant
Yes
Special Features
Fragrant
Plant Type
Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3.0
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