Dear Master Gardener: I was looking at peonies in a catalog and it described one peony flower as a bomb. What does that mean? Answer: For the sake of identification, peonies are divided by flower type ...

In the 1800s, peonies were one of the few flowers in bloom in late May. After the Civil War, mourners used peonies to adorn the graves of fallen soldiers on Decoration Day, which we now call Memorial ...

The widespread love for peonies is hard to deny, which is why when it hits peony season, every florist and supermarket is full to bursting with the elegant blooms. But when exactly is peony season, ...

These gorgeous blooms mirror the soft, airy tones of Cloud Dancer—Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year—to brighten up any garden.

Floral scent is a defining trait for many ornamental plants, yet the genetic logic behind fragrance production often remains ...

If you have dreamed of growing beautiful peony flowers in your garden, now is the perfect time to start! Peonies are timeless flowers that bring captivating color, fragrance and charm to any outdoor ...

This fall, when you buy bare-root peonies, take a chance on yellow or coral-colored hybrids. Your garden will thank you. By Margaret Roach “The garden starts orange,” Kathleen Gagan was saying the ...

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 ...

The promise of gold, oil and king crab has lured fortune seekers to Alaska for decades. But Alaska’s newest profit-making industry stems from a most unusual source: flowers. Specifically, peonies – ...