There's nothing shy about Peony 'Longfellow'. These flowers demand your attendiong.
Large, double peony flowers are show stoppers. However they are also heavy. You can sometimes get away with not staking single peonies, but doubles will flop to the ground with the first hint of rain and stay there.
As mentioned earlier in this gallery, peonies are long lasting cut flowers, especially if cut just before they are fully open.
Paeonia 'Longfellow' - Peony (USDA Zones 3 - 8, 36" x 30", Double Crimson Blooms: Early to Mid-Summer)
Alternatives:
Here's a quick profile on growing peonies.
Large, double peony flowers are show stoppers. However they are also heavy. You can sometimes get away with not staking single peonies, but doubles will flop to the ground with the first hint of rain and stay there.
As mentioned earlier in this gallery, peonies are long lasting cut flowers, especially if cut just before they are fully open.
Paeonia 'Longfellow' - Peony (USDA Zones 3 - 8, 36" x 30", Double Crimson Blooms: Early to Mid-Summer)
Alternatives:
- Peony 'Karl Rosenfield' - Another stunning double, red peony.
- Peony 'Red' - You'll often find unnamed varieties of peonies, simply labeled by their flower color. They have unpretentious names, but they still perform well and look beautiful in the garden.
Here's a quick profile on growing peonies.