Peony - Festiva Maxima
The Festiva Maxima Peony is a timeless favorite, boasting over 150 years of popularity and the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This stunning perennial transforms from ruby-edged buds into silky, light-pink petals, eventually revealing magnificent double blooms of blizzard-white with delicate raspberry highlights. Its large, captivating flowers stand proudly on strong stems from mid to late spring, perfect for perennial beds, shrub borders, or as exquisite cut flowers indoors. Enjoy abundant, easy-to-grow blooms from this deer-resistant plant.
$15.96
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1960
/ 3183
#1960 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-32%
Below average
Height
3438
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Heritage Beauty & Reliability
- Highly Fragrant Blooms
- Exceptional Longevity and Hardiness
Who should skip it
- Slow to Establish
- Requires Staking/Support
- Susceptible to Botrytis Blight
Key Specs
Height
34 - 38 inches
Spread
2 - 3 feet
Planting Depth
Eyes 2 inches+ below soil
Spacing
2-3 feet apart
Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-8
Bloom Season
Mid Spring - Early Summer
SKU
33713-01
Includes
1 Peony Root
Features
- Award-winning Peony variety
- Fragrant and excellent for cut flowers
- Deer resistant for garden protection
- Produces large, double white blooms
- Stands upright on strong stems
- Easy to grow and maintain
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the superior quality and robust health of the bare root stock received for the 'Peony - Festiva Maxima.' Reviewers appreciate the excellent packaging ensuring safe arrival, signaling a strong start for this classic, fragrant variety. The excitement focuses on the promise of large, pure white blooms with crimson flecks. A key theme is the necessary patience, as new gardeners sometimes expect immediate results. Experienced buyers, however, value the high grade of the root stock as a reliable, long-term garden investment. The supplier's clear guidance supports the overall positive reception, confirming that the initial product quality makes the waiting period worthwhile for this timeless centerpiece.
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