IT’S NOT SURPRISING that tree peonies are the national flower of China. The magnificent flowers can be as big as dinner plates. They come in a wide variety of vibrant colors, and many are fragrant.

There are quite a few plants that I miss after downsizing. I have previously mentioned camellias and several productive citrus trees are missed, too. Also missing at my new home are tree peonies ...

All peonies have an opulent, abundant beauty, but tree peonies are almost indecently glamorous. Just a single bloom, its silky petals cupped around a central boss of golden yellow stamens, can turn ...

Try a tree peony like 'Savage Splendor' for an exotic touch. (Klehm's Song Sparrow Farm and Nursery) The plants known as tree peonies won’t reach tree size but they do have a shrubby framework of ...

With today’s rush to get new garden plant varieties to market, it will come as no surprise to any gardener that sometimes the evaluation of those new introductions doesn’t necessarily support the ...

Thu., May 22, 2025 Peonies and their flowers add a spectacular dimension to early summer gardens with their bold, colorful and fragrant flowers. After flowering, their shiny green leaves continue to ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Sometimes you just need a distraction. And right now it has to be big, something so transfixing it takes you far and away out of your ...

Q: I have several tree peonies that are thriving, but one plant still has not bloomed after four years. The blossom bud grows but doesn’t develop normally. What should I do? A: Tree peonies test the ...