SHIRLEY TEMPLE PEONY

3 gallon

$40.29

PAEONIA LACTIFLORA 'SHIRLEY TEMPLE'

$40.29

Named after one of America's most famous child actors, the Shirley Temple Peony is sure to be a star in your flower bed too! It's big, perennial blooms reach 5 to 7 inches and are a soft blush pink color that lightens to cream. Your Shirley Temple Peonies thrive in open areas with rich soil and full sun.

Quick Facts

Mature Height	30-36 inches
Mature Spread	24-36 inches
Grow Zone	USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Time	Late Spring to Early Summer

Plant Care

Will this plant thrive in your climate?

Make sure you live within USDA Zones 3-8 by checking our Grow Zone Guide.

Select a site with full sun (6+ hours) and well-drained soil. Dig a hole 12–18" deep; plant bare roots with "eyes" pointing up, strictly 1–2 inches below the soil surface. Planting too deep is the primary reason peonies fail to bloom.

Deadhead spent blooms throughout the spring to maintain a tidy appearance. Do not prune green foliage during summer, as it stores energy. Once foliage turns yellow or brown after the first frost, cut stems to the ground (leaving 2" of stem).

Peonies are light feeders. Apply a low-nitrogen, balanced fertilizer (like 5-10-10) in early spring when shoots are 2–3 inches tall. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which promote leaves but inhibit flower development.

After cutting foliage to the ground in late autumn, remove and discard debris to prevent disease. For the first winter only, apply a light layer of straw; established plants are extremely cold-hardy and require no protection.

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