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Bareroot Peonies: Classic Beauty For Generations

Add timeless elegance to your garden with Bareroot Peonies from Nature Hills Nursery! Known for their large, fragrant blooms and incredible longevity, Peonies are beloved heirloom plants that can thrive for decades with little fuss. Shipping as healthy, bareroot plants, these garden favorites establish quickly and reward you with lush foliage and spectacular flowers for many years.

From the lush, double blooms of Herbaceous Peonies to the stately beauty of Tree Peonies and Intersectional (Itoh) hybrids, our bareroot selections bring romance, color, and fragrance to your landscape.

Key Benefits of Bareroot Peonies

  • Spectacular Spring Blooms – Big, showy flowers in shades of white, pink, red, and coral
  • Fragrant and Romantic – Perfume the garden and fill vases with ease
  • Long-Lived Perennials – Many Peonies live for 50 years or more!
  • Low Maintenance and Deer Resistant
  • Perfect for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Specimen Plantings
  • Pollinator Friendly – Attracts bees and beneficial insects
  • Arrive Dormant and ready to plant in the fall

Peonies offer stunning beauty in the garden and indoors in bouquets, and their lasting power makes them an investment in generations of blooms.

Landscaping With Bareroot Peonies

Peonies provide unbeatable texture, color, and fragrance in many landscape settings:

  • Line sunny borders and pathways with lush, flowering mounds
  • Use as foundation plants in cottage gardens, English borders, or formal gardens
  • Mix into perennial beds for structure and bold spring color
  • Create a dedicated Peony cutting garden for armloads of blooms
  • Accent patios and entryways with their luxurious flowers

Plant Peonies where they can shine without crowding, as they don’t like to be disturbed once established.

How to Plant & Care for Bareroot Peonies

Planting bareroot Peonies correctly will reward you with decades of glorious blooms:

  • Plant in full sun (at least 6 hours daily) for best flowering
  • Prepare well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
  • Plant shallowly – cover the eyes (buds) with only 1–2 inches of soil
  • Water deeply after planting, then moderately until plants establish
  • Use the Finger Test to check soil moisture during dry spells
  • Apply a 3–4 inch layer of arborist mulch around the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds
  • Avoid heavy fertilizing. Peonies thrive on modest care
  • Deadhead after flowers fade. Cut back dead stems in late fall after frost

Peonies may take a season or two to hit full stride, but once they do, the blooms are unforgettable.

Order Your Bareroot Peonies Today!

Just in time for fall planting, create a garden rich with classic beauty and unforgettable blooms by planting Bareroot Peonies from Nature Hills. With a range of colors, forms, and fragrances, you're sure to find the perfect addition to your landscape.

FAQS for Buying Bareroot Peonies Online

What are Bareroot Peonies and why should I plant them?

Bareroot Peonies are mature, dormant plants shipped without soil, ready to burst into life once planted! These time-tested treasures offer a classic start to your Peony patch, rooting deeply into your garden's heart. With stunning, fragrant blooms and a history of living 50 years or more, Bareroot Peonies from Nature Hills Nursery are a true heirloom investment in beauty, memories, and magic that just keeps growing!

Where is the best place to plant Bareroot Peonies?

Patience pays off when it comes to Peonies! Bareroot Peonies usually take about 1 to 2 years to settle their roots and establish their leafy crown before delivering jaw-dropping, fragrant flowers. Think of it as giving them time to "put down roots" in more ways than one—once they do, you'll enjoy a floral fireworks show every spring for decades!

Where is the best place to plant Bareroot Peonies?

Bareroot Peonies crave the limelight! Choose a sunny spot where they can soak up at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter sets the stage for spectacular blooms. These floral rockstars prefer to stay put once planted, so pick a spot where they can shine without being disturbed by frequent moves or overcrowding.

How do you care for Bareroot Peonies after planting?

Taking care of Bareroot Peonies is as easy as pie! Water deeply after planting, mulch to lock in moisture, and use the tried-and-true Finger Test to check soil dryness. Skip heavy fertilizing—Peonies are low-maintenance sweethearts that thrive on a "less is more" approach. In late fall, after Jack Frost visits, simply cut back stems and deadhead faded blooms to keep them looking crisp and ready for next year's encore!

Are Bareroot Peonies fragrant?

Oh, you bet your boots they are! Bareroot Peonies are known for their luscious, unforgettable fragrance that drifts across the garden like a love song from Ma Nature herself. Whether you adore the old-school spicy-sweet scents or the soft, romantic perfumes of newer varieties, these blooms fill both your garden and your home with nostalgic, sweet-smelling bliss.

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