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AS LONG AS there have been peonies, breeders have been frustrated because no one could figure out a way to cross a tree peony with an herbaceous one. Then, in 1948, after thousands of attempts, Toichi ...

The peonies at Yvonne Musser's farm in Manor Township start with an early-blooming coral peony. Later, there are Maxima peonies, a type with sturdy stems and white, fragrant flowers. The pinks range ...

Peonies are the floral symbol of China, the state flower of Indiana, AND the 12th wedding anniversary flower. via teleflora.com they are regarded as a symbol of good fortune and a happy marriage.

IT’S NOT SURPRISING that tree peonies are the national flower of China. The magnificent flowers can be as big as dinner plates. They come in a wide variety of vibrant colors, and many are fragrant.

You can’t miss peonies that are blooming in May! This is the largest and showiest of spring flowers here in Ohio. It is a perennial which blooms every year. Peonies have three different growing habits ...

Early last week David and I went to a peony farm display garden in Bernardsville, N.J. It was amazing to be surrounded by thousands of blooming peonies, many of which were very fragrant. Their colors ...

Had it with planting and replanting annual flowers and spent bulbs? Tired of deadheading, moving and pruning? Are you sick of expensive perennials that died or failed to thrive? Want a hardy, ...

THE ordinary kind of peony is a relatively familiar garden flower, usually with large deep-red or pink flowers. The large flowers resemble cabbage roses and often hang down after heavy rain. The tree ...

Set aside a sunny spot in your garden or landscape for a few easy-care, herbaceous peonies. These traditional favorites are treasured for their bountiful early summer flowers, vigorous, shrub-like ...

Q. Last fall, I dug up and divided three peony plants - into six individual plants. Of the six, only four had flowers this spring. The other two had healthy foliage but no flowers. Possibly I planted ...

Peonies are big, beautiful and, although delicate in their makeup, are bold in their presence. It's no wonder they are one of the most shared flowers on social media and are popular cut flowers. But ...