This time-proven peony has been a favorite for more than 100 years. Its large, fancy blooms are made of the purest glistening white and have centers flecked with hints of carmine. The fully double flowers are 5 to 6-inches across, sweetly scented, and are among the longest lasting cut flowers. The broad, deep green clumping foliage of ‘Festiva Maxima’ makes an effective short hedge, general ground cover or border when planted enmasse. Peonies are extremely long lived once established and prefer full sun and rich soils.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
3
Blossom Color:
White to Cream
Growth Habit:
Shrubby
Max Height:
3'
Texture:
Coarse Texture
Recommended Spacing:
2' to 3'
We sell this plant in these containers:
#2 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Bees
Large Area
Deer Resistant
Fragrant Flowers
Features
Glistening white blooms have centers flecked with hints of carmine. Fully double flowers, 5 to 6-inches across, sweetly scented, and long lasting as cut flowers.
Landscape Value
Effective short hedge, companion, general ground cover or border when planted enmasse.
Care
Watering:
'Festiva Maxima' Garden Peony is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'Festiva Maxima' Garden Peony needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
'Festiva Maxima' Garden Peony should be pruned while dormant during late fall or winter.
