Paeonia 'Charlie's White'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking early-blooming, deer-resistant white flowers.
Discover the enduring beauty of Paeonia 'Charlie's White', a pristine peony variety introduced in 1951 that continues to captivate. This exceptional plant blooms earlier than most, showcasing abundant single flowerheads up to 8 inches wide with pure white petals and a radiant golden center. Ideal for borders, as cut flowers, or foundation plantings, it offers long-lived performance and is naturally resistant to deer and rabbits due to its high phenol content. Enjoy its attractive foliage, which transitions from reddish in spring to bronze-purple in fall, providing year-round visual interest.
$24.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
28
/ 2577
#28 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
SKU
36390
Who it's for
- Perennial lovers wanting reliable, long-term garden investments
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, elegant spring focal point
- Floral designers needing sturdy stems for indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, full-scale results
- People prioritizing a long-lasting, season-long floral display
- Gardeners in humid climates lacking optimal air circulation
Performance breakdown
Pest Resistance
High phenol content naturally deters deer and rabbits from grazing.
Bloom Impact
Massive eight-inch flowerheads create a striking focal point in any garden.
Seasonal Versatility
Foliage shifts through beautiful color transitions from spring until late autumn.
Maintenance Ease
A reliable, long-lived perennial that thrives with minimal ongoing attention.
Floral Utility
Sturdy stems and fragrant petals make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Early Season Performance
Provides a welcome burst of color before most other peony varieties.
Key Specs
SKU
36390
Genus
Paeonia
Species
lactiflora
Variety
'Charlie's White'
Item Form
Bareroot
Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Habit
Upright
Features
- Pristine white blooms up to 8 inches wide
- Blooms earlier than most peonies
- Highly resistant to deer and rabbits
- Long-lived perennial with year-round foliage interest
- Excellent as cut flowers and everlastings
- Fragrant flowers
- Easy care plant
- Attracts pollinators
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the Paeonia 'Charlie's White' roots received from Wayside Gardens. The primary theme is the stunning bloom performance. Reviewers celebrate the massive, pure white flowers that appear early in the season, noting the plant establishes well and produces a spectacular display true to its description. While some initial concerns about the size of the bare root are occasionally mentioned, the eventual payoff in terms of flower size and vigor overwhelmingly justifies the investment. This peony is highly valued for its robust growth and elegant garden impact.
Know before you buy
This variety is known for blooming earlier than most other peonies. You can expect flowers to appear in late spring and continue into early summer.
The single flowerheads are quite impressive, reaching up to 8 inches in diameter. They feature pure white petals surrounding a striking golden center.
Yes. Due to its high phenol content, this plant is naturally unappealing to deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens where these animals are a concern.
Absolutely. The foliage provides year-round interest, starting with a reddish hue in the spring, transitioning to dark green, and finishing with a bronze-purple color in the fall.
Paeonia 'Charlie's White' performs best in full sun to partial shade. It requires moist, well-drained soil to thrive.
Since this peony reaches a mature width of 3 feet, you should space them at least 3 feet apart to ensure proper air circulation and growth.
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