The peony is the national flower of China and it’s an excellent choice since the peony does have awesome blooms. They come in a variety of colors with white and red being the most common. They also vary in the flowering period with early, mid and late season varieties. So it is possible to plant all three varieties to give you a longer display. This video by P Allen Smith talks about the peony “Festiva Maxima”, but his advice does apply to other varieties. Watch the video below and enjoy.
