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Paeonia Peony Double Flowering Mix – Gorgeous Fragrant Double Peonies for Romantic Cottage Gardens

Luxurious layers of ruffled petals, breathtaking double blossoms, heavenly fragrance, and a whole lot of cottage garden WOW!

Some flowers are beautiful.

Others become the heart and soul of a garden.

And then there are Peonies!

Meet our magnificent Paeonia Peony Double Flowering Mix, a spectacular collection of lush, romantic, double-flowering Peonies that brings timeless beauty, gorgeous color, and irresistible fragrance to your spring and early summer garden.

If you've ever dreamed of growing those enormous, fluffy, beautifully layered Peony blossoms that seem to overflow with petals, this delightful mix is for you!

Peony Double Flowering Mix features a beautiful assortment of vibrant Peony varieties selected for their magnificent double flowers and lovely fragrance.

Each variety brings its own special charm, creating a breathtaking combination of full, luxurious blossoms that look as though they belong in a romantic English cottage garden.

And the flowers?

Absolutely unforgettable!

Double-flowering Peonies are treasured for their abundant layers of soft, ruffled petals, creating the wonderfully full, rounded blossoms that have made Peonies beloved by gardeners and flower lovers for generations.

Their lush, romantic appearance makes them especially beautiful in cottage garden borders, perennial beds, cutting gardens, and elegant fresh floral arrangements.

And this mix offers something even more wonderful.

Fragrance!

These beautiful Peonies are selected for their lovely perfume, adding another layer of charm to their spectacular flowers.

Imagine strolling through your spring garden while gorgeous Peony blossoms open among fresh green foliage, filling the air with a sweet floral scent.

It's the kind of garden moment you'll look forward to every year!

A Beautiful Mix of Romantic Double Peonies

Why choose just one beautiful Peony when you can enjoy a spectacular assortment?

Our Paeonia Peony Double Flowering Mix brings together vibrant double-flowering varieties for a gorgeous, colorful garden display.

The exact colors and varieties included in a mixed collection may vary, making each planting a delightful surprise when the flowers begin to open.

What you can expect is a beautiful assortment of lush, double-petaled Peony blossoms that bring wonderful texture, romantic elegance, and timeless cottage garden beauty.

Plant them together in a dedicated Peony bed, or incorporate them into mixed perennial borders for a beautiful seasonal display.

Their gorgeous flowers appear during spring to early summer, creating an unforgettable garden celebration as the growing season gets underway.

And unlike many seasonal flowers, Peonies can become long-lived additions to the landscape.

With suitable planting conditions and proper care, established Peony plants may thrive and bloom for many years.

That means the beauty you plant today can become a cherished part of your garden for seasons to come!

A Cutting Garden Dream

Love fresh flowers? You're going to adore this Peony mix!

Few flowers capture the romance of a cottage garden quite like a vase overflowing with freshly cut Peonies.

Their magnificent double blossoms, soft ruffled petals, and wonderful fragrance make them favorites for wedding bouquets, elegant centerpieces, spring arrangements, and everyday floral displays.

Whether you're creating a simple bouquet for your kitchen table or a luxurious arrangement for a special occasion, double-flowering Peonies bring unforgettable beauty.

The full blossoms pair beautifully with delicate greenery, soft spring flowers, and other romantic cutting garden favorites.

And because Peonies produce such impressive blooms, even a few stems can create a gorgeous arrangement.

Our Cottage Garden Tip: Plant several Peony roots in a dedicated cutting garden so you can enjoy plenty of flowers outdoors while harvesting a few for your home.

With their spectacular flowers and long-lived perennial nature, Paeonia Peony Double Flowering Mix is a wonderful investment in the beauty of your garden.

Why We Love Paeonia Peony Double Flowering Mix

• Spectacular Double Flowers: Luxurious layers of ruffled petals create magnificent, full Peony blossoms.
• Beautiful Assorted Colors: A vibrant mix of double-flowering varieties adds romantic color to spring gardens.
• Lovely Fragrance: Fragrant blossoms bring an enchanting sensory experience to the garden.
• Outstanding Cut Flowers: Perfect for fresh bouquets, wedding-inspired arrangements, and elegant centerpieces.
• Beautiful Spring to Early Summer Blooms: Adds breathtaking flowers during one of the most exciting times of the gardening year.
• Long-Lived Perennials: Established Peonies can thrive for many years with suitable care.
• Perfect for Cottage Gardens: Brings timeless romance, lush texture, and elegant flowers to perennial borders.
• Relatively Easy to Grow: A rewarding garden perennial when planted at the correct depth in well-draining soil.

Peony Root Details & Growing Information

• Product Name: Paeonia Peony Double Flowering Mix
• Botanical Name: Paeonia spp. and hybrids
• Common Name: Double Flowering Peony Mix / Fragrant Peony Mix
• Plant Type: Flowering Herbaceous Perennial, Assuming Standard Garden Peony Varieties
• Planting Material: Peony Roots or Divisions, Depending on Supplier Packaging
• Hardiness Zones: 3–8
• Mature Height: Varies by Variety; Not Specified by Supplier
• Mature Spread: Varies by Variety
• Recommended Spacing: 2–3 Feet Apart
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
• Bloom Time: Spring to Early Summer
• Flower Color: Assorted Colors; Exact Colors Not Specified
• Flower Form: Large, Fully Double Blossoms
• Fragrance: Fragrant Mix; Intensity May Vary by Variety
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Soil Preference: Fertile, Well-Draining Soil
• Planting Season: Fall Preferred for Bare-Root Peonies; Early Spring Planting Also Possible
• Best Uses: Cottage Gardens, Cutting Gardens, Perennial Borders, Fragrant Gardens, Wedding Flowers, Garden Beds & Fresh Bouquets

When & How to Plant Paeonia Peony Double Flowering Mix

Plant for a Spectacular Display of Romantic Double Peony Flowers!

Growing Paeonia Peony Double Flowering Mix is a wonderful way to add timeless beauty and luxurious flowers to your garden.

Peonies are hardy perennial plants that thrive when given adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, and enough space to develop into mature clumps.

And here's one of the most important secrets to successful Peony growing:

Planting depth matters!

Herbaceous Peonies develop buds, often called eyes, on their underground crowns.

If these eyes are planted too deeply, flowering can be delayed or reduced.

Planting Instructions

• When to Plant: Fall is generally preferred for bare-root Peonies, although early spring planting is possible.
• Planting Depth: Position the eyes approximately 1–2 inches below the soil surface in colder climates. In Maryland, planting about 1 inch deep is often a good target.
• Root Position: Place the roots downward with the eyes facing upward.
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 2–3 feet apart.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight generally encouraging the best flowering.
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain moderate moisture during establishment.
• Bloom Time: Spring to Early Summer.

After planting, water thoroughly to help settle the soil around the roots.

Avoid burying the crown too deeply or piling heavy mulch directly over the growing eyes.

Helpful Planting Tip: Peonies often need time to establish after planting or division. Newly planted roots may produce limited flowers during their first growing season, with more impressive displays developing as the plants mature.

Growing Double Peonies for Cut Flowers

Dreaming of armfuls of gorgeous, fragrant Peonies?

A dedicated Peony cutting garden is one of the loveliest ways to enjoy these spectacular flowers.

For the best results, plant several Peony roots in a sunny location with plenty of space between plants.

As the plants mature, they'll produce beautiful flowering stems that can be harvested for fresh arrangements.

When to Cut Peonies for Bouquets

For many double-flowering Peony varieties, the ideal cutting stage is when the flower bud has developed its color and feels slightly soft when gently squeezed.

Gardeners often call this the marshmallow stage.

At this point, the bud is still mostly closed but is beginning to soften as the petals prepare to open.

Harvesting at this stage can help the flowers open beautifully in a vase.

Use clean, sharp pruners and place cut stems into fresh water as soon as possible.

Leave enough foliage on the plant to support continued growth and energy storage.

For a romantic cottage garden arrangement, pair your double Peonies with delicate greenery, soft spring flowers, and other seasonal cutting garden favorites.

Their magnificent blossoms are especially beautiful in loose, natural arrangements that allow the ruffled petals to take center stage.

Caring for Double Flowering Peonies Year After Year

Want those gorgeous Peony flowers to return for many seasons?

With proper care, established Peonies can become long-lived garden favorites.

And once they're happily settled into a suitable location, they generally require relatively little maintenance.

Peony Care Tips

1. Provide Plenty of Sunshine: Full sun encourages strong growth and abundant flowering.
2. Maintain Good Drainage: Avoid soggy soil that can damage Peony roots.
3. Water During Dry Periods: Provide moderate moisture, especially while plants are establishing.
4. Support Heavy Flowers if Needed: Large double blossoms may become heavy after rain and benefit from Peony rings or discreet plant supports.
5. Avoid Deep Mulching: Keep heavy mulch away from the crown to prevent burying the growing eyes.
6. Allow Foliage to Remain: Healthy leaves help plants store energy for the following year.
7. Clean Up in Fall: After the foliage dies back, remove spent stems and leaves to help maintain good garden hygiene.

Peonies generally prefer to remain undisturbed once established.

Avoid unnecessary transplanting or division, as plants may take time to settle back into flowering after being moved.

Can You Grow Double Peonies in Containers?

Love Peonies but have limited garden space?

Double-flowering Peonies can be grown in large containers, although they're generally happiest in the ground where their roots have plenty of room to develop.

For container growing, choose a large, deep pot with excellent drainage and enough space for the plant to mature.

Use a quality, well-draining potting mix and provide abundant sunlight.

Keep the soil moderately moist during active growth without allowing it to remain saturated.

Because Peonies require a winter chilling period and their roots are more exposed to freezing temperatures in containers, potted plants may need additional protection during severe winter weather.

For long-term growing, garden beds are often the easiest and most dependable choice.

Our Cottage Garden Tip

Create a romantic Peony garden filled with luxurious blossoms and heavenly fragrance!

For a breathtaking display, plant Paeonia Peony Double Flowering Mix in generous groups throughout your perennial borders, allowing the magnificent flowers to create beautiful focal points each spring.

Pair double Peonies with Bearded Iris, Alliums, Salvia, Foxgloves, and other cottage garden perennials for a layered display of color, height, and texture.

The lush Peony blossoms look especially beautiful against delicate greenery and the graceful forms of neighboring flowers.

Want an extra-romantic garden?

Create a dedicated Peony bed where the assorted double blossoms can be enjoyed together.

Their magnificent flowers will become a beautiful spring tradition you'll look forward to year after year.

And don't forget the cutting garden!

Plant extra Peony roots so you can enjoy their gorgeous flowers outdoors while harvesting a few stems for bouquets.

Maryland Gardeners: Double-flowering Peonies are a wonderful choice for many Maryland gardens within their listed hardiness range of Zones 3–8.

Choose a location with plenty of morning sunshine, good air circulation, and well-draining soil.

Because Maryland summers can be hot and humid, avoid overcrowding plants and water at soil level when possible to help keep foliage dry.

Fall is an excellent time to plant bare-root Peonies in Maryland.

For reliable flowering, pay particular attention to planting depth. Position herbaceous Peony eyes approximately 1 inch below the soil surface rather than burying them deeply.

And remember: Peonies are worth the wait!

Newly planted roots may need a season or two to establish before producing their fullest floral display.

Luxurious Ruffled Petals. Heavenly Fragrance. A Whole Lot of Cottage Garden WOW!