Festiva Maxima is a Double Peony and the blooms are enormous, nearly 8 inches across. I have a perfect view of it from my kitchen window and even at night the huge gaudy white blooms command attention.
I know you're supposed to cage these things to keep them more upright, but I like to let them wander around wherever they like. And I've had no problem with them not being supported.
Festiva Maxima is one of the best old fashioned peonies. I dug one up from an abandoned farmhouse and I have them all over my property now. They are so vigourous, you'll have lovely blooms & scent for years. And their foliage is so glossy and sturdy, they're attractive even without flowers.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Most of the peonies I see caged are near a walkway. If you don't care if they flop in a bed, let 'em go!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! One of my Peonies just came into full bloom yesterday. Unfortunately it then poured rain. Hopefully they survived.
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