Paeonia x 'Festiva Maxima'

Peony

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Common Name:

Peony

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Peony (Paeonia x 'Festiva Maxima') - Description

Fragrant showstoppers in the June garden, incomparable for cutting. Festiva Maxima will produce bright white double blooms with a splash of red for contrast. Peony flowers are full and large (5-7" across), and their fragrance is enticing and sweet. Their desirability as cut flowers is legendary. Even after blooming, the foliage continues to add interest in the garden and is useful in floral arrangements. Burpee's low maintenance varieties thrive in full sun and rich, deeply cultivated, well-drained soil. May require staking to keep heavy blooms from flopping.

Peony (Paeonia x 'Festiva Maxima') - Blooming

Large, bright flowers in a range of colors followed by pod-like fruits containing sometimes black or red seeds. Herbaceous Peonies bloom best when they have a sufficient winter chill. Although they can survive intense heat in the summer, the flowers will not last as long if temperatures get too hot.

Peony (Paeonia x 'Festiva Maxima') - Growth

Peonies are long lived plants that provide nice cut-flowers and are very suitable to be used as big perennial borders. They can withstand summer heat and winter chill rather successfully. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Larger species may need support.

Peony (Paeonia x 'Festiva Maxima') - Planting

All Peonies do best when planted in the fall. They can be planted as bare-root or from nursery containers.

Peony (Paeonia x 'Festiva Maxima') - Pest

Japanese beetle and nematodes. Paeonia is also vulnerible to wilt, tip blight, stem rot, leaf blotch, and ringspot virus.

Peony (Paeonia x 'Festiva Maxima') - Interesting facts

All parts of Paeonia can cause stomach upset if consumed.

Peony (Paeonia x 'Festiva Maxima') - Soil and irrigation

Grows best in deep, well-draining soil that is kept moist and rich.