Peony Roots (Fall-Planted)

Over 35 varieties of the best fall-planted peony roots

Ranging in color from the crisp white Duchesse De Nemours to the ruby-colored Scarlet Heaven, fall-planted peonies are a cut flower garden classic that will never go out of style. Brides adore peonies, as the big, beautiful blooms are sure to work with any palette or theme.

Fall-planted peony roots are easy to grow and maintain

Fall-planted peonies come in three types–tree, herbaceous, and itoh. Herbaceous peonies are the favorite for cut flower gardens, while tree peonies are popular for landscape plantings. Herbaceous peonies grow between two and three feet tall, and are the second type to bloom, preceded by the much taller tree peonies. Itoh, or intersectional peonies, are compact crosses of the two types and are known for their yellow hue, as seen in the itoh peony Bartzella.

Planting peonies is easy, but choose your peonies’ final home with care since peonies don’t like to be transplanted multiple times. Site your fall-planted peony roots in full sun and well-draining, fertile soil, amending the soil with compost and a balanced fertilizer if necessary.

Fall-planted peonies can be planted in September or October, about six weeks before the ground freezes. For each peony clump, dig a hole about eight inches wide and a foot deep, spacing the holes three feet apart. Place the peony roots in the holes with the eyes facing up, and fill in the holes so that the eyes are buried under two inches of soil.

Growing fall-planted peony roots takes patience, so don’t get discouraged if your plants only produce a couple of flowers in their first few years. With time, fall-planted peonies will become so established in your garden that they need almost no care at all.

If you’ve always dreamed of a peony garden, don’t let pest pressure, weather, or space stand in your way–peonies are hardy, deer-resistant and drought-tolerant plants that thrive in the field or container garden.

The highest quality fall-planted peony roots

We source our fall-planted peony bulbs from the best suppliers to connect you with the highest-quality peony roots on the market. While color and form may vary by variety, the Eden Brothers’ standards of quality will never waver, so you can order and plant with confidence.

Order your peony roots today, as peonies generally take two or three years to get established and flower consistently. An investment in peony roots is one of the best investments you can make, since peonies have been known to live for 100 years or more. Cultivate fall-planted peony roots in your garden for a legacy will long outlive you.

For more information on planting, growing, and caring for fall-planted peony roots, see the Peony Planting Guide.