Pretty Peonies Plant Collection
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking deer-resistant spring color.
Elevate your garden with the Pretty Peonies Plant Collection, featuring four exquisite peony varieties selected by Wayside Gardens. These plants are celebrated for their large, showy, and often fragrant blooms that create a stunning display atop lush foliage. Known for their resilience, peonies are virtually pest-resistant, deterring deer and rabbits. They offer long-lived beauty and make excellent cut flowers, bringing vibrant spring color to sunny or partially shaded garden spots. This collection thrives across a wide range of hardiness zones, providing reliable, low-maintenance beauty for years.
$79.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2700
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+83%
Above average
SKU
28997
Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking a professionally designed, season-long floral display
- Long-term gardeners looking for permanent, low-maintenance landscape investments
- Serious planters prioritizing high-quality, reliable nursery stock
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, first-season floral results
- Residents in tropical or warm climates lacking sufficient winter chill
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding the need for structural support systems
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetic
Large, fragrant blossoms provide a high-impact visual display every spring.
Pest Resilience
Natural deterrent properties keep deer and rabbits away from your garden.
Maintenance Ease
Reliable perennials that thrive with minimal intervention once established.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make these perfect for indoor arrangements.
Hardiness Range
Versatile growth across zones four through eight ensures broad regional adaptability.
Establishment Speed
Bare root planting requires patience before reaching full mature height.
Key Specs
SKU
28997
Collection Includes
Paeonia 'Cora Stubbs', Paeonia 'Madame Calot', Paeonia 'Madame Emile Debatane', Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt'
Form Supplied
Bare Root
Mature Height Range
24 inches to 36 inches
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Part Shade
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-8
Shipping Restrictions
GU, HI, PR, VI
Features
- Collection of four favorite peony varieties
- Showy and fragrant blooms
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Excellent as cut flowers
- Long-lived perennial plants
- Low maintenance required
- Suitable for mass planting
- Thrives in full sun to part shade
What customers say
The Pretty Peonies Collection is highly praised for its exceptional plant quality upon arrival. Customers consistently note the robust health and careful packaging, which aids successful garden establishment. Although peonies require patience, the eventual stunning blooms offer outstanding long term value. This collection is considered a worthwhile investment, significantly enhancing garden aesthetics and providing lasting beauty.
Know before you buy
Bare root plants are shipped without soil around their roots while they are in a dormant state. This allows them to establish themselves directly into your garden soil more quickly once planted in the spring or fall.
Peonies generally require good air circulation to thrive. You should space these plants approximately 3 feet apart to accommodate their mature size and prevent fungal issues.
Peonies often focus their energy on root development during the first season after planting. While you may see some growth, it is common for them to take two to three years to reach their full, showy blooming potential.
These peonies are hardy in zones 4-8 and are well-adapted to cold winters. Once established, they do not require special winter protection, though a light layer of mulch can help regulate soil temperature in colder climates.
Yes, all four varieties in this collection are excellent for cut flower arrangements. For the longest vase life, cut the stems when the buds are soft and show color but have not yet fully opened.
Depending on your local wind and rain conditions, the large, heavy blooms may benefit from support. Using peony hoops or simple garden stakes early in the season can help keep the stems upright as the flowers develop.
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