Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
Plant 'Bowl of Beauty' Peony bulbs before the first frost in fall, and by spring, your garden will be graced with the stunning, award-winning blooms of this remarkable peony. Each flower boasts large, 8-inch, anemone-shaped blooms with rose-pink outer petals elegantly cupping a densely packed center of yellow to cream inner petals. These highly fragrant flowers, borne on strong stems that rise 24 to 36 inches tall, are not only a delight in the garden but also make superb cut flowers for fresh spring bouquets. The lush, glossy green foliage that supports these stately blooms takes on rich purplish or golden hues in the fall, adding a second season of interest to your garden. Left to flourish in the garden, 'Bowl of Beauty' peonies attract butterflies and hummingbirds, bringing vibrant life and movement to your outdoor spaces.
A Paeonia lactiflora variety, commonly known as peony, 'Bowl of Beauty' is a bulbous herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit that can live for decades, possibly even generations. As a classic cottage garden plant, this peony is truly spectacular when massed or grouped in borders or mixed beds. It also makes an elegant specimen plant or a stunning container display, where its showy blooms can be admired up close.
For optimal growth, plant 'Bowl of Beauty' bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart and 1 to 2 inches deep in a sunny to partially shaded location with humus-rich, medium moist, free-draining soil. It's important to site the bulbs away from trees or shrubs, as peonies prefer not to compete for nutrients. Because they do not respond well to transplanting, choose your planting spot carefully. As soon as new growth appears, feed the plants with Espoma Organic® Bulb-tone® Bulb and Flower Food to ensure robust development and plentiful blooms. Once established, 'Bowl of Beauty' peonies are vigorous and low maintenance, thriving in USDA Zones 2-8. They require cold winters for proper bud formation, making them more challenging to grow in Zones 8 or higher. These peonies are also naturally deer and rabbit resistant, further enhancing their appeal as a durable and beautiful garden plant.
