Paeonia Big Ben is a magnificent American hybrid peony that commands attention with its enormous 7-inch fragrant blooms in deep fuchsia-magenta. Introduced by Edward Auten Jr. in 1943, this stunning cultivar combines impressive visual impact with delightful sweet fragrance. Perfect for both landscape applications and as a premium cut flower, Big Ben delivers exceptional value for your commercial clients.
A Showstopping Addition to Any Landscape
Big Ben peonies offer remarkable benefits that make them a must-have for discerning landscapers and retailers:
- Massive 7-inch double bomb-type blooms with rich, deep red coloration that creates dramatic visual impact
- Intoxicating sweet fragrance that enhances outdoor spaces and cut flower arrangements
- Sturdy 36-inch stems that rarely require staking, even when supporting substantial blooms
- Excellent deer resistance, reducing maintenance concerns in vulnerable areas
- Long-lived perennial performance, providing decades of reliable flowering with minimal care
- Versatile application in borders, mass plantings, and as specimen plants
These exceptional peonies deliver both immediate impact and long-term value for your clients' landscape investments.
Planting and Growing Information
Big Ben thrives in USDA zones 3-8, adapting to a wide range of climate conditions across the United States. Plant bare roots in fall, positioning the crown just 2 inches below soil level in well-drained, fertile soil. This early to mid-season bloomer flowers from late May to early June, depending on local climate. While preferring full sun, Big Ben also performs well in partial shade, particularly appreciating afternoon protection in hotter regions. Cut back foliage after first frost.
Order Your Premium Big Ben Peonies Today
Enhance your wholesale inventory with these exceptional bare root peonies, available in convenient packages of 15. As a trusted supplier since 1925, DeVroomen delivers the superior quality your business demands. These premium specimens ship in fall, perfectly timed for optimal establishment. Remember that our products are available exclusively to trade customers - landscapers, contractors, and retailers. Contact our team today to secure your stock of these magnificent peonies for your discerning clients.
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EAN code1847F
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height36" / 90 cm
- Light RequirementsSun, Partial Shade
- Bloom TimeBlooms early mid season
- Size3/5
- Packaged in15
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesDeer Resistant, Cut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameFall