Paeonia lactiflora Honey Gold Peony Bareroot – Fragrant Mid-Season Flowers

Overview

Introduce elegance and captivating fragrance to your garden with the Paeonia lactiflora Honey Gold bareroot. This exquisite peony variety is renowned for its luscious, semi-double flowers that boast a delightful creamy white hue, beautifully contrasted by a soft pale yellow center. As a bare root plant, it offers a robust start, establishing itself to produce abundant blooms. The ‘Honey Gold’ Peony is a true garden classic, perfect for those seeking a touch of sophistication and a captivating aroma in their outdoor spaces. Its strong, long stems make it an exceptional choice for cutting, allowing you to bring its beauty indoors. Enjoy the charm of this fragrant Peony bareroot as it transforms your garden into a serene and aromatic sanctuary.

Key Benefits

The Paeonia lactiflora Honey Gold offers a multitude of benefits for any garden enthusiast, combining visual appeal with practical advantages:

• Stunning Floral Display: Produces large, semi-double creamy white flowers with a delicate pale yellow center, creating a visually striking focal point in any garden.
• Exquisite Fragrance: Emits a lovely, sweet fragrance that enhances the sensory experience of your garden and can perfume indoor spaces when used as a cut flower.
• Excellent Cut Flowers: The long, sturdy stems of the Honey Gold Peony make it an absolutely gorgeous and long-lasting choice for bouquets and floral arrangements.
• Mid-Season Flowering: Provides beautiful blooms in the mid-season, extending your garden’s flowering period and offering continuous beauty.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, this peony is remarkably easy to care for, requiring minimal attention to thrive and bloom year after year.
• Deer Resistant: Generally not favored by deer, making it a reliable choice for gardens in areas prone to wildlife browsing.
• Long-Lived Perennial: A durable perennial that will return and flourish for decades, becoming a cherished part of your landscape.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

For optimal growth and abundant blooms from your Paeonia lactiflora Honey Gold, proper care is essential. Peonies thrive in full sun, meaning they need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. While they can tolerate partial shade, too little sun can result in fewer flowers. Good air circulation is also crucial to prevent fungal diseases. When planting your fragrant Peony bareroot, ensure the ‘eyes’ (growth buds) are planted no more than 1 to 2 inches below the soil surface. Planting too deep is a common reason for poor flowering.

Peonies prefer well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.5-7.0) is ideal. Amend heavy clay soils with compost and grit to improve drainage, and sandy soils with compost to enhance water retention. Water regularly during dry spells, especially during the first year of establishment and when the plant is budding and blooming. Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew. Fertilize sparingly; a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring is usually sufficient. Deadhead spent blooms to maintain a tidy appearance, but leave the foliage until it dies back naturally in the fall, as it helps to store energy for the following year’s blooms. This mid-season Peony is hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.

Size & Details

The Paeonia lactiflora Honey Gold is a robust perennial that grows to an impressive height of approximately 90cm (about 35 inches) with a spread of 50cm (about 20 inches), creating a substantial and impactful presence in the garden. This offering is for a bare root plant, meaning it will arrive without soil or foliage, ready for planting. Bare roots are an excellent way to establish strong, healthy plants that will thrive for many years. Expect the ‘Honey Gold’ Peony to begin flowering in its mid-season, typically from late spring to early summer, depending on your specific climate zone. With proper care, these plants can live for decades, becoming more magnificent over time. The strong stems are perfect for supporting the large, fragrant blossoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Paeonia lactiflora Honey Gold get? A: The Paeonia lactiflora Honey Gold typically reaches a height of about 90cm (35 inches) with a spread of 50cm (20 inches) when mature, creating a substantial and beautiful display in your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This Honey Gold Peony is an outdoor plant, best suited for garden beds, borders, or as a focal point in your landscape where it can receive adequate sunlight.
• Q: How much sunlight does the fragrant Peony bareroot need? A: Peonies, including this fragrant Peony bareroot, thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for the best flowering performance.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, once established, the ‘Honey Gold’ Peony is considered an easy-to-care-for perennial, requiring minimal maintenance. It’s a great choice for both experienced and novice gardeners.
• Q: What condition will the Peony arrive in? A: This product is a bare root plant, meaning it will arrive dormant without soil or foliage, ready for you to plant directly into your garden.
• Q: How long until this mid-season Peony blooms? A: A newly planted bare root peony may take one to three years to establish and produce its first significant blooms. Once established, this mid-season Peony will reliably flower each year.
• Q: What USDA zones is this Peony suitable for? A: The Paeonia lactiflora ‘Honey Gold’ is hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, making it suitable for a wide range of climates across the United States.