PL#2246
'Festiva Maxima'
Paeonia
Peony 'Festiva Maxima' is a classic, award-winning variety with large, 5–7 inch fully double, pure white flowers flecked with crimson at the center. Standing up to 36 inches tall, its fragrant blossoms rise on strong stems above lush, deep green foliage. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it thrives in full sun to part shade, preferring rich, well-drained soil. This long-lived perennial makes an excellent cut flower and is ideal for borders and mixed plantings. 'Festiva Maxima' dates back to 1851 - a favorite for nearly 175 years.
Public reference
- Genus
- Paeonia
- Species
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- Cultivar
- Festiva Maxima
- Trade name
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- Hardiness zones
- 3–8 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 3.333 ft
- Mature width
- 2–2.5 ft
- Description
- Peony 'Festiva Maxima' is a classic, award-winning variety with large, 5–7 inch fully double, pure white flowers flecked with crimson at the center. Standing up to 36 inches tall, its fragrant blossoms rise on strong stems above lush, deep green foliage. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it thrives in full sun to part shade, preferring rich, well-drained soil. This long-lived perennial makes an excellent cut flower and is ideal for borders and mixed plantings. 'Festiva Maxima' dates back to 1851 - a favorite for nearly 175 years.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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- Drought tolerant
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- Flood tolerant
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Flowers
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- Deer resistant
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- Rodent resistant
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- Thornless
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- Has seed pods
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Legal
- Asexual propagation forbidden
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