Peony-Gardenia

Gardenia Peony – Bare Root (3–5 Eyes)
🌸 Premium bare root peony with 3–5 strong eyes
📦 Ships dormant and ready to plant in fall
📍 Grown and shipped from Eastern North Carolina

Bring classic elegance and exquisite form to your perennial garden with the Gardenia peony — an heirloom favorite adored for its large, fully double blooms in creamy white with delicate blush undertones. Named for its resemblance to the beloved gardenia flower, this variety produces perfectly rounded, rose-shaped blossoms that exude a refined, romantic presence in the garden and vase alike.

Gardenia is a standout choice for weddings, cutting gardens, and timeless spring displays. Its sturdy stems, abundant petals, and soft fragrance make it a must-have for any peony enthusiast or flower farmer.

Peony Details:

• Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora ‘Gardenia’

• Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

• Bloom Size: 7–9 inches wide

• Color: Creamy white with blush undertones as blooms mature

• Fragrance: Mild and pleasant

• Mature Height: 30–34 inches

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade

• USDA Zones: 3–8

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cut flower beds, bridal bouquets, floral arrangements

Shipping Info:

• Shipping Season: Fall (October–November) — the ideal time for root development
  

• Roots are freshly harvested and packed carefully to ensure viability upon arrival

• U.S. shipping only – no international shipments at this time

Planting Tips:

• Choose a location with rich, well-drained soil and at least 6 hours of sunlight

• Plant so that eyes sit 1–2 inches below soil level (too deep will delay blooming)

• Water deeply at planting and apply a light mulch for winter protection

• Allow 2-3 seasons for plants to establish fully; peonies are slow to start but will reward you for decades

Why Grow Gardenia?
Here at Prickly Petal Flower Farm in Eastern North Carolina, Gardenia is one of our most cherished peonies for its elegant blooms, reliable performance, and timeless beauty. Each flower opens into a lush, creamy sphere that looks like it belongs in an antique still-life painting.

Perfect for classic gardens, fresh bouquets, and unforgettable spring arrangements, this peony brings a soft sophistication that never goes out of style.