There are six peony flower types: anemone, single, Japanese, semidouble, double, and bomb. Fragrances vary as well—some plants, such as ‘Festiva Maxima’ and ‘Duchesse de Nemours’, have intoxicating rose-like scents, while others are lemony or have no scent at all.

Aug 29, 2024 · Showy and fragrant, peonies will also make excellent cut flowers! While September is the best time to plant bare-root peonies (since they are dormant in the fall), container-grown peonies can be planted almost any time.

Feb 13, 2025 · 6. Peonies. Your great-great-grandmother probably grew peonies (Paeonia spp.)—and, likely, they’re still exactly where she planted them! Peonies are about the longest-lived perennials around.

Apr 5, 2024 · Do peonies really need help from ants to bloom? Garden folklore says that ants “tickle the buds” to help the flowers open. Peonies and ants do have a mutually-beneficial relationship, but it’s not quite what you may think. Here’s the story about peonies and ants—plus, tips on how to bring peonies indoors without the ants.

Nov 30, 2023 · When to Transplant Peonies. September and the fall is the best time to transplant peonies. By then, peony plants have died down and have been able to store enough food reserves in their roots for the following year. Plus, moving a peony in early fall means that the new divisions have time to get established before winter cold.

6 days ago · Deer also tend to turn their noses up at fragrant plants with strong scents. Herbs such as sages , ornamental salvias, and lavender, as well as flowers like peonies and bearded irises, are just “stinky” to deer.

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Feb 17, 2025 · Do you know what your birth month flowers are? As with gemstones, every month has a birth flower; in fact, many months have two birth flowers. Find out your birth month flower—and the birth flowers for each month of the year for your loved ones!

Jan 30, 2025 · Bee balm and phlox are prone to powdery mildew, so cut them back once the flowers finish. Peonies to keep fungal diseases from spreading. Gather a handful of stems and cut them off 2 to 3 inches above the soil.

What is the best way to extend the life and freshness of your bouquet of cut flowers? Here’s advice from flower farmers to help you better understand how long different kinds of cut flowers last, how to cut flower stems for a vase, whether cut …