BOWL OF BEAUTY JAPANESE PEONY
PAEONIA JAP BOWL OF BEAUTY
Paeonia japonica 'Bowl of Beauty'
photo courtesy of Ball Seed
BOWL OF BEAUTY JAPANESE PEONY
Paeonia 'Bowl of Beauty' is one of the most beloved Japanese-form herbaceous peonies, famous for its striking color contrast and massive, saucer-like blooms. This mid-season powerhouse features enormous, cup-shaped outer petals in a luminous shade of rose-pink that can reach up to 8 to 10 inches across. At the center sits a dense, frothy "bowl" of narrow, creamy-white to pale lemon staminodes, creating a bicolored effect that looks like a scoop of vanilla ice cream resting in a bright pink dish. Reaching a height of 24 inches, it emits a light, sweet fragrance and is anchored by a lush mound of deep green, divided foliage that remains an attractive garden staple throughout the summer.
To ensure 'Bowl of Beauty' maintains its vibrant pink-and-cream display, it should be planted in a location that receives full sun, as at least six to eight hours of direct light are required for the best floral production. It thrives in rich, fertile, and well-drained soil; like most peonies, it is a "heavy feeder" that benefits from a top-dressing of compost in early spring as the red shoots first emerge. Because the Japanese-style center is much lighter and holds less water than a full double peony, this variety has notably sturdy stems that resist flopping, though a low peony hoop is still recommended to protect the massive blooms from heavy spring winds.
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con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.
(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
