Peonies

Peonies for Sale From Breck's

The peony or paeony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia and are native to Asia, Europe and Western North America. Peony flowers are popular for growing in the garden and decorating in the home, due to their sweet scent and large, double-bloomed flowers. Breck's peony wholesale collection is the best place to buy peonies. Try these large, delicate flowers yourself!

Peony Plant Tips & Growing Instructions

A sublimely pleasant presence in every landscape, our wholesale peonies make it a breeze to grow peonies, as they respond brilliantly to the varied needs of modern-day garden decor & designs. An herbaceous perennial of the genus Paeonia, the Peony belongs to the family Paeoniaceae and comes to us from Asia, Europe and parts of Western North America. Peony flowers are large, showy and often fragrant, occuring in a glorious spectrum of colors including purple, red, white and yellow. They bloom in late spring or early in summer, delighting all that behold with their wondrous floral display.

Peony plants relish slightly acidic soils (pH 6.5 to 7.0) with good drainage. They tend to do well in both full and partial sun, becoming ideal candidates for borders, walkways, hedges and some of those unsightly, desperately in need for a facelift spots of the garden. Peonies are great centerpieces and excellent as cut flowers. Some peonies have a wonderful fragrance!

When to Plant Peonies

Fall is the ideal time of the year for planting peonies. The addition of organic matter to the soil is always useful and advisable. Use your garden tools to space your peonies 3-4 feet apart in your garden. Set peony bulbs into the soil at a depth of 2-3 inches, making sure the eyes are facing the skies. Gardeners in the South looking to plant early-blooming peonies should wait until fall end, set the roots at a depth of 1 inch under the soil, and remember to provide them some cover against the sun. Pack the soil firmly around the roots and water well. Check on the plants regularly as they're developing and irrigate whenever the soil appears to be drying up.

Where to Plant Peonies

Remarkably easy to care for, peonies are grown from tubers planted 2 inches deep and 3 to 4 feet apart in well-drained soil. Peony bulbs and roots grow best in hardiness zones 3-8 with full to part sun, view our zone finder to make sure peonies are a good fit for your zone. They thrive in zones 3 through 8 in full to part sun, and they grow up to 3 feet tall with magnificent 5- to 7-inch blooms. These stunning yet hardy plants don't mind chilly winters, rarely need fertilizer and are resistant to deer and disease. They occasionally require staking, because the big, heavy flowers sometimes weigh down their stems. Although dividing is not necessary, it is possible to divide peonies plants and share them. Because these hardy perennials can live as long as 100 years, peony plants may be passed down through several generations.

Shiny, attractive leaves stay green long after the peonies' flowers have gone, so they are well-suited for borders or walkways, especially in places where their fragrance may be enjoyed by passersby. Elegant and stately standing alone, they can be truly spectacular mixed with other varieties. Soft, pink peonies are a brilliant match to varieties with fully double white blooms. Or complement red and pink cultivars with bi-coloured peonies. Layers of pink and white resemble a creamy parfait, while yellow and white bi-colours lend a cheery air. Peonies also make lovely companions to roses of any colour. They are outstanding as cut flowers and are favorites for elegant bridal bouquets. Choose these splendid flowers for your garden and you'll enjoy their colour, charm and sweet aromas for many years to come.

How to Care for Peony Bulbs

Early Spring: Water well if spring rains don't do it for you. Side dress plants with compost or aged manure. If botrytis blight was present the previous season, cover ground around your peony flowers with a thin (one-quarter inch) layer of sand and spray new shoots with Bordeaux mix or lime sulphur. Set stakes or other supports in place now.
Mid-Spring: Watch for signs of botrytis blight and treat as needed, remove any diseased tissue immediately. Train through plant supports as peony plants grow. Remove side buds if exhibition-size blooms are desired.
Late Spring: Deadhead peonies religiously and remove all fallen petals or blooms from the garden.
Summer: Herbaceous Peonies do best with an inch of water a week.
Fall: Cut stems of Herbaceous Peonies back to soil level and remove from the area. Dig and divide plants now if necessary. Mulch new plantings with evergreen boughs or salt marsh hay after the ground freezes.

Learn more about how to grow peonies from the experts at Breck's!

Peony Plant FAQs

Are Peonies Perennials?

Yes, peonies are perennials. These gorgeous and resilient flowers can be planted in tough spots and can withstand rocky and sandy soil, as well as direct sunlight. As a perennial, a peony plant will come back year after year. Peonies are sun perennials and hardy to Zone 3—meaning that they'll regrow every year in all but the coldest weather—and can withstand warm summers into Zone 7 and 8. With proper care, these flowers are a true garden investment. Peony flowers will keep coming back, season after season!

When Do Peonies Bloom?

Peony plants bloom in late spring to early summer. Don't be disappointed, however, if your peonies fail to bloom the first year and have only a few blossoms the second season. It usually takes three years for a bush and itoh peony to attain mature size. Tree peonies take even longer to reach mature size. Once planted, your peonies can be left to grow undisturbed indefinitely.

When Should You Buy Peonies?

To determine when to buy peonies, you'll need to know when you can plant peonies in your area. For most varieties, the right planting time is fall, after the temperatures have dropped during both the day and night. Fall planting allows your bulbs to settle, and provides a cold period before the plants wake in spring. However, some peony plants can be planted in springtime—check your favorite variety.

When you buy peony plants from Breck's, we make sure you get your peonies at the right time. By taking your hardiness zone, we know when the best time to plant is and will ship your peony bulbs or peony roots out according to the proper planting times. Breck's is the best place to buy peonies, with our lifetime guarantee and timed zone shipping!