Peony - Butter Bowl
Best choice for gardeners seeking fragrant, deer-resistant blooms for floral arrangements.
Discover the 'Butter Bowl' Peony, a vigorous midseason bloomer from Easy to Grow Bulbs. This stunning variety features unique Japanese-style blossoms with a captivating blend of butter-yellow and light pink petals, forming a beautiful bowl shape. Its strong stems support the fragrant flowers above a lush clump of dark foliage, making it ideal for garden borders or as a cut flower. This deer-resistant Peony thrives in Zones 3-8, preferring full sun to partial shade, and offers reliable, free-flowering performance.
$16.96
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4.6
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-28%
Below average
Height
2836
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast, visually unique floral focal points
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, self-supporting blooms
- Long-term planners investing in permanent, reliable garden fixtures
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate, first-season results
- Novice planters needing simple, foolproof installation methods
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal plant issues
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetics
The unique butter-yellow and pink Japanese-style petals create a stunning display.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy stems hold heavy blossoms upright without needing extra garden support.
Hardiness Range
Reliable performance across zones 3 through 8 ensures broad regional adaptability.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance keeps your garden borders safe from hungry wildlife.
Cut Flower Utility
Fragrant, long-lasting blooms make this an ideal choice for indoor arrangements.
Growth Vigor
A robust grower that establishes lush, dark foliage clumps quite quickly.
Key Specs
Height
28-36 inches
Spread
2-3 feet
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Planting Depth
Eyes 2"+ below soil, Crown at soil line
Bloom Season
Mid Spring to Early Summer
Includes
1 Peony Root
SKU
33739-01
Features
- Fragrant Japanese-style blossoms
- Strong stems support blooms
- Unique butter-yellow and pink colors
- Deer resistant plant
- Vigorous and free-flowering
- Forms a large clump of dark foliage
- Excellent for garden borders
- Perfect for cut flower arrangements
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the quality and health of the 'Butter Bowl' peony bulbs received. Reviewers consistently praise the robust size and apparent viability of the bare roots upon arrival, noting secure and clear packaging from the vendor. The creamy yellow hue generates excitement, and established plants confirm vigorous growth and true color. While some new growers experience initial impatience waiting for blooms, experienced gardeners confirm the quality justifies the investment. The consensus is that these premium bulbs offer reliable performance for those seeking a high-quality peony variety.
Know before you buy
Plant the root so the eyes are approximately 2 inches below the soil surface, with the crown positioned right at the soil line. Planting too deep can prevent the peony from blooming, so be careful not to bury it too far down.
Yes, the 'Butter Bowl' is an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements. Its strong stems provide the necessary support to keep the fragrant, bowl-shaped blossoms upright in a vase.
This variety thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it performs best with plenty of sunlight, it will still bloom reliably in areas that receive filtered or partial light throughout the day.
Yes, peonies are generally deer resistant. The 'Butter Bowl' is a great choice for gardens where deer pressure is a concern, as they typically avoid the foliage and flowers.
Since this peony reaches a spread of 2 to 3 feet, you should space them at least 3 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and to accommodate the mature size of the foliage clump.
The 'Butter Bowl' is a midseason bloomer. You can expect to see its unique butter-yellow and pink blossoms appearing from mid-spring through early summer.
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