Description

Bring timeless romance to your garden with our Classic Pink Peonies. Known as the “Queen of Flowers,” peonies are famous for their massive, fluffy, cloud-like blooms and intoxicating fragrance. These hardy perennials are a true investment. They can live for 50 years or more, becoming more spectacular and producing more flowers with each passing season.

Key Features for Malta:

Breathtaking Blooms: Produces extra-large, fully double flowers in soft, romantic shades of pink.

Fragrant Heritage: Fills the garden with a sweet, nostalgic scent that is perfect for summer evenings.

Excellent Cut Flower: One of the most popular flowers for luxury floral arrangements and bridal bouquets.

Perennial Investment: Unlike annuals, these roots return year after year, growing into a lush, leafy shrub.

Expert Tips for Growing Peonies in Malta: Peonies can be a little “diva-like” in hot climates, so follow these steps for success:

Morning Sun Only: In Malta’s intense heat, peonies perform best in a spot with bright morning sun and afternoon shade. This prevents the delicate petals from scorching.

Don’t Plant Too Deep: This is the most common mistake! Plant the “eyes” (the pink buds on the roots) only 2-3 cm below the soil surface. If planted too deep, they will grow leaves but no flowers.

Well-Draining Soil: They hate soggy roots. Use a high-quality compost mixed with some grit to ensure drainage is perfect.

Chilling Period: Peonies like a cold winter. If we have a very mild winter in Malta, some gardeners place a few ice cubes on the soil surface above the roots in January to “trick” the plant into dormancy.

Patience Pays Off: Peonies can take a year or two to settle in before they bloom heavily, but they are well worth the wait!

Color: Soft to Mid-Pink.

Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (May – July).

Height: 60 – 90 cm.

Fragrance: Highly fragrant.

Other Names:
Pink Peony
Pioenroos
Garden Peony
Paeonia Lactiflora