Paeonia Kansas is a distinguished perennial celebrated for its vibrant, double watermelon-red blooms that maintain their intense color even under bright sunlight. This award-winning cultivar, introduced in 1940 by Myron Bigger of Topeka, Kansas, received the American Peony Society's Gold Medal in 1957, cementing its status as an exceptional garden specimen.
A Timeless Garden Treasure
The Kansas Peony transforms any landscape with its remarkable features and enduring beauty:
- Spectacular double blooms in a rich watermelon-red that holds its color even in full sun
- Mature height and spread of 24-36 inches, creating a perfect mid-border statement
- Glossy, dark green foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season
- Excellent deer and rabbit resistance, reducing garden maintenance concerns
- Strong stems that support the substantial blooms without staking
- Exceptional vase life when used as cut flowers, bringing garden elegance indoors
- Remarkable longevity, often thriving for decades with minimal care
These low-maintenance perennials combine show-stopping beauty with practical durability, making them an invaluable addition to any landscape design.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Kansas Peonies in fall for best results, positioning the eyes (buds) just 1½-2 inches below the soil surface in rich, well-drained soil. They thrive in USDA zones 3-8 in full sun to partial shade locations. Expect magnificent blooms in late spring to early summer, with each flower lasting 7-10 days. Once established, these peonies are drought-tolerant and require minimal care, though consistent moisture during dry periods will enhance performance.
Order Your Kansas Peonies Today
Enhance your clients' landscapes with these spectacular peonies, available in convenient wholesale packages of 40 bare root plants. Perfect for landscape contractors, garden centers, and professional designers seeking reliable, long-lasting perennials with exceptional visual impact. Kansas Peonies offer your customers decades of enjoyment with minimal maintenance requirements. Order now to secure your stock of these timeless garden classics for fall planting and ensure your projects showcase the finest quality perennials.
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EAN code36400106F
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Light RequirementsSun, Partial Shade
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Early Summer
- Plant Depth4-6” (10-15 cm)
- Size6/8
- Packaged in40
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesDeer Resistant, Cut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameFall