Midseason. 30-34" tall. Fully double type. Very fragrant cardinal-red bomb-type blossoms can measure up to 9" across!
The massive flowers start out red, change color after a few days to deep orangey-red, with more color variations as the season goes on, hence this beasty beauty’s nickname Gobstopper (à la Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Strong stems require little support in the garden or vase. Z3.
(bare-root crowns with 3-5 eyes)
BACK!| Variety | Product Type | Lifecycle | Bloom Color | Hardy to Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Alexander Fleming’ | bare-root plants | hot pink | 3 | |
| ‘Big Ben’ | bare-root plants | cherry red | 3 | |
| ‘Karl Rosenfield’ | bare-root plants | bright crimson | 3 | |
| ‘Pink Hawaiian Coral’ | bare-root plants | pink | 3 | |
| ‘Sorbet’ | bare-root plants | cream-dotted pink | 3 | |
| ‘Coral Sunset’ | bare-root plants | coral | 3 | |
| ‘Bunker Hill’ | bare-root plants | dark rosy pink | 3 | |
| ‘Madame Calot’ | bare-root plants | white/pink | 3 | |
| ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ | bare-root plants | white | 3 | |
| ‘Paul M. Wild’ | bare-root plants | magenta | 3 | |
| ‘King’s Day’ | bare-root plants | pale coral | 3 | |
| ‘Primevere’ | bare-root plants | buttercream/yellow | 3 | |
| ‘Lorelei’ | bare-root plants | red/pink/orange | 3 | |
| ‘Raspberry Sundae’ | bare-root plants | pink/white | 3 | |
| ‘Peter Brand’ | bare-root plants | deep purple-red | 3 | |
| ‘The Fawn’ | bare-root plants | pink | 3 | |
| ‘Red Charm’ | bare-root plants | dark crimson | 3 | |
| ‘Command Performance’ | bare-root plants | perennial | cardinal red | 3 |
| ‘Do Tell’ | bare-root plants | perennial | creamy pink | 3 |
| ‘Festiva Maxima’ | bare-root plants | perennial | white | 3 |
| ‘Highlight’ | bare-root plants | perennial | burgundy | 3 |
| ‘Nippon Beauty’ | bare-root plants | perennial | scarlet | 3 |
| ‘Pink Hawaiian Coral’ | bare-root plants | perennial | coral pink | 3 |
| ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ | bare-root plants | perennial | delicate pink | 3 |
Reliable, long-lived hardy herbaceous perennial native from Tibet to Siberia. The red to forest-green shoots appear in mid-spring and form a bushy clump of lustrous dark green deeply lobed foliage that makes a lovely hedge or backdrop to the flower garden.
Big spherical buds on sturdy stems gradually open from late spring to early summer, transforming into huge stunning blooms. For long-lasting cutflowers, harvest when buds are soft like marshmallows but not quite open.
Ants on peony buds are normal, so leave them alone. While the ants collect sticky nectar, they also protect the peonies against insect pests. Before you bring cuts indoors, dunk them in a bucket of water to rinse off the ants.
Plants may take 3–5 years to establish before blooming, and are sensitive to disturbance during that time. Wait several years until the plants have many stems (therefore many eyes) before dividing.
Please open your order immediately and check that the roots are firm and pliable, neither soft nor brittle. Plant promptly!
When you receive your order, open the bags and check the stock immediately. Roots and crowns should be firm and pliable. Surface mold is harmless and will not affect the plant’s future performance. Store plants in their packaging in a cool (35–40°) location until you are ready to plant. If it’s going to be awhile, you can pot up your perennials.
Do not plant bare-root perennial plant crowns directly outdoors before danger of frost has passed. Wet and/or cold conditions for an extended period may cause rotting.
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About planting bare-root perennials
Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before February 20 will ship from March through early May, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas.
Orders placed after February 20 will ship from April to May.