You might be thinking this is pronounced like puny – but it isn’t! It is nowhere sounding like puny or looking like it! Peonies are such gorgeous blooms and an alluring fragrance it is like roses but minus the thorns – it is the perfect alternative! There is a mystery behind this flower that dates … Read more
Tree peonies are part of the genus Paeonia and are woody shrubs that have attractive foliage and large, beautiful, bowl-shaped flowers. These peony plants are low maintenance, and with the right care, have been shown to reach up to 100 years in age. Their beautiful and delicate blossoms make them the perfect candidates for either … Read more
Itoh or intersectional peonies are the hybrids of herbaceous peony Paeonia lactiflora and hybrid lutea tree peonies. Their flowers and leaves resemble those of tree types, whereas growth habits and forms more closely resemble herbaceous types. Peonies are low maintenance and long-living plants with lovely flowers, which would make a nice addition to cottage-style gardens. … Read more
Peonies are common favorites among gardeners, and there are an estimated 40 species in the genus Paeonia. The majority of these are herbaceous (herbaceous peonies), but this group also contains woody shrub types (tree peonies) and a hybrid of the two (Itoh peonies), all of which have magnificent flowers and similar care needs. These plants … Read more
Paeonia lactiflora, also known as The Chinese Peony, is a hardy perennial that blooms year after year. It is hugely popular among gardeners and comes in many attractive varieties. These plants are low maintenance, long-living, and are beautiful in cottage-style gardens or sunny borders. History Chinese Peonies were first introduced into Europe in the 1800s … Read more
A firm favorite in the hearts of gardeners everywhere, peonies are wonderful flowers that bring delight into the garden every year. There are an estimated 40 species in the genus Paeonia consisting mostly of herbaceous perennials (herbaceous peonies), but also of woody shrubs (tree peonies), and hybrids of the two (Itoh peonies). They are low-maintenance … Read more