Blooms can be 10 inches across on plants about three feet tall. They bloom in mid-spring and may grow in a large pot, but ...

With their huge, dazzling blooms, peonies are a must for a perennial border. But to get the best from these late-spring superstars, it's worth thinking carefully about their planting companions before ...

Just six years ago, Martin Hanni had never heard of Intersectional peonies. Today he is primary propagator of these wonder-plants for Monrovia Nurseries. Last fall, Monrovia announced two ...

I’ve since been told many stories of other survivors, herbaceous peonies still flourishing even a century after planting. Not only are herbaceous peonies durable, they are also remarkably cold ...

Fernleaf peonies soon became popular cemetery perennials, because they are fully winter-hardy in Zone 3 without extra protection and because they thrive during the Upper Midwest’s common mid ...

Deadheading peonies doesn't encourage more flowers in the current season but benefits the plant long-term. Removing spent peony flowers can improve the plant's appearance, strengthen root and stem ...

They are generally hardy in zones 5 through 11. Bananas need warmth and humidity, as well as a level of maturity (two to three years) in order to produce fruit. Missouri is just too cold and the ...