Peony ‘Paula Fay’

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The eye-catching magenta, semi-double blooms of Peony ‘Paula Fay’ stand out by a mile in any garden or bouquet, a perfect color contrast with the plants’ dark green foliage. Emerging from hefty buds, the 6”-diameter flowers comprise five layers of petals surrounding a cluster of golden yellow stamens. Stout stems hold the fragrant blossoms aloft, keeping plants tidy in the landscape and making excellent cut flowers. An American Peony Society Gold Medal Selection. Introduced in 1968. Early.

There isn’t a more rewarding garden flower than the herbaceous Peony, and a garden without these plants is a sorry thing indeed. The flowers range from exquisitely delicate singles to large and lush doubles and come in shades ranging from pure white to the deepest, darkest red. This extravagant display is produced in early June, regardless of weather. Peonies have no natural enemies, no exacting cultural requirements beyond full sun and neutral to slightly sweet soil, and they shrug off cold. After bloom is complete, you are left with a handsome mound of glossy, deep green foliage that will happily anchor the next sequence of bloom in the neighborhood. Finally, Peonies make superior cut flowers, lasting more than a week if cut in full bud.

We ship large roots with 3–5 eyes that are fresh from the growing fields. While a newly planted Peony seldom makes a first-class show in its first season, these vigorous plants will reach the top of their form in their second or third year. Southern gardeners should provide afternoon shade.

For more information on growing Peonies, click Growing Guide.