Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' is a beloved garden classic that brings timeless elegance to any landscape design. These premium bare root peonies transition from soft blush pink to creamy white as they mature, creating a stunning visual display. With their intoxicating fragrance and impressive 6-8 inch double blooms, these peonies are perfect for creating dramatic focal points in commercial and residential landscapes.
A Showstopping Perennial for Distinguished Gardens
The 'Shirley Temple' peony delivers exceptional value and beauty for landscape professionals and garden centers:
- Impressive 30-36 inch height with matching spread, creating substantial visual impact
- Lush, glossy deep green foliage forms an attractive mound even when not in bloom
- Double blooms with delicate color transformation from blush pink to ivory white
- Outstanding fragrance makes these blooms highly desirable for cut flower arrangements
- Exceptional longevity—plants can thrive for decades with minimal maintenance
- Excellent deer and rabbit resistance reduces maintenance and replacement costs
- Sturdy stems resist flopping, maintaining an upright, professional appearance
These versatile perennials create instant impact in both traditional and contemporary landscape designs, offering your clients a premium plant with exceptional performance.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant 'Shirley Temple' peonies in fall for best establishment, positioning the eyes (buds) no more than 2 inches below soil surface. Space plants 24-36 inches apart in rich, well-drained soil. These adaptable perennials thrive in USDA zones 3-8, preferring full sun but tolerating partial shade. Expect magnificent blooms in late spring to early summer, with each plant producing flowers for 7-10 days. Once established, these peonies require minimal maintenance and are moderately drought tolerant.
Order Your Premium Bare Root Peonies Today
Enhance your landscape inventory with these exceptional 'Shirley Temple' peonies, available in convenient 15-piece packages for trade customers. These premium bare roots are ready for fall planting and will provide your clients with decades of beauty and enjoyment. DeVroomen's commitment to quality ensures you receive top-grade stock that establishes quickly and performs reliably. Contact our wholesale department today to secure your inventory of these classic perennials for your upcoming landscape projects and retail offerings.
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EAN code03923F
- 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