They take a few years to bloom prolifically, but will become a showstopper in your garden for decades to come. Of all the wonderful different types of flowering plants that I simply have to have in my ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Lush, fragrant peonies are one of the most breathtaking perennial flowers, ...

There are three kinds of peonies—herbaceous, tree, and intersectional—that have different care needs and uses. Use peonies as in flower beds, mixed beds, along borders, or as statement pieces to add ...

With today’s rush to get new garden plant varieties to market, it will come as no surprise to any gardener that sometimes the evaluation of those new introductions doesn’t necessarily support the ...

Learn what to expect from these show-stopping blooms. Peonies are a beautiful and timeless addition to your garden. With their fragrant, show-stopping petals and glossy foliage, these plants steal the ...

Today peonies are bred for their extravagant beauty, but the wild, simple-flowered peonies native to China were originally domesticated for their medicinal properties over two thousand years ago. It ...

There is a reason why the peony (Paeonia) is often referred to as the queen of the garden. This ornamental’s oversized ruffled blooms and intoxicating fragrance makes it a centerpiece of the late ...

We are blessed with a long growing season in the coastal Bay Area, but sometimes our good fortune is also our bad luck. Just ask peony lovers, and there are many, who have tried to get herbaceous ...

The peony flowering season is one of the most anticipated times of the gardening year. Although the flowers are short-lived, the plants themselves live for decades, producing their massive and ...

If you have dreamed of growing beautiful peony flowers in your garden, now is the perfect time to start! Peonies are timeless flowers that bring captivating color, fragrance and charm to any outdoor ...