* What it is: This is arguably the best of the so-called “Itoh hybrid” peonies, a difficult but beautiful cross of the tree peony and the herbaceous one that Japanese botanist Dr. Toichi Itoh pulled ...

Without checking the weather it was obvious that it was going to be a really hot day the morning I wrote this column. Cabbage white butterflies were already flying around at 8 a.m. Most references say ...

Peonies, with their huge, look-at-me blooms, are one of the glories of early summer. They’re also one of the easiest, most durable garden perennials. “Once it’s established, a peony plant may live for ...

They are amongst the most exquisite ornamentals, yet peonies have a rep for being the domain of sprawling beds and borders. The truth is you don’t need loads of space to grow dazzling peonies in pots, ...

MINNEAPOLIS — When we think of peonies, many of us will picture full flowers with many petals that form a ball of beauty. But peonies can take on many forms, each with its own appeal. You’ve been ...

Peonies, for me, are the ultimate romantic flower. You almost forget you have them as they vanish down below ground in winter. Then, what a delight, when their tight buds appear every year, promising ...

Fashion and taste come and go in the garden like anywhere else, but peonies are the rarest of blooms - they have never been out of style. Their appeal rests on their outsize beauty, pure and simple.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's safe to say that peonies are a perennial favorite among floral enthusiasts. Known for their large ...