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Peony Filled with Petals

Peonies are lush garden plants famous for their large, fragrant blossoms composed of soft ruffled petals.

A large peony has broad, wavy petals and two leaves.
Peony Filled with Petals
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Full Peony Bloom with Wavy Petals

Peonies are long-lived garden perennials celebrated for their dramatic, voluminous flower heads and dark green foliage. In late spring, sturdy stems push up from deep roots to display massive blossoms filled with layers of wavy petals. These flowers grow best in sunny garden spots, where their sweet scent invites helpful insects into the garden ecosystem.

Fascinating Characteristics of Peonies

Peony plants are remarkably durable and can thrive in the same garden location for over fifty years with minimal care. Before a peony bud opens, it secretes a sweet sap that attracts ants to the flower head. The ants feed on the sugar without harming the plant, helping to ward off other insects while the bud prepares to unfurl its broad petals.

True Colors of Garden Peonies

  • Peony petals: blush pink, deep crimson, magenta, coral, or pure white
  • Foliage and stem: glossy dark green or deep reddish-green when young
  • Center stamens: bright yellow or golden orange
  • Flower bud exterior: pale green wrapped in protective bracts
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers

Why are ants frequently seen crawling on unopened peony buds?
Peony buds produce a sugary nectar on their outer skin. Ants visit the buds to drink this nectar and naturally protect the developing flower from harmful garden pests.
How long does a peony plant live in a home garden?
A healthy peony bush can survive and bloom every spring for fifty to one hundred years if left undisturbed in fertile soil.
When do peonies bloom during the growing season?
Peonies bloom during late spring and early summer, typically producing magnificent blossoms for two to three weeks.
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