{"product_id":"festive-maxima-peony-garden-peony","title":"Festive Maxima Peony - Garden Peony","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFestive Maxima Peony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrant, fully double white blooms with delicate crimson flecks bring classic beauty to borders and cutting gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Festive Maxima'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Deciduous herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing Zones: 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: Large, fully double white blooms with crimson flecks at the centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Season: Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance: Sweet and strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Size: About 34 inches tall and 2–3 feet wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: Clumping habit; moderate to fast growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet Safe: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant white flowers add an elegant focal point to the spring garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth suits borders, foundation plantings, and cutting gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen foliage provides interest after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-hardy, deer-resistant, and drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDormant bare-root option: A #1 grade bare-root plant. Preorders ship from January through the end of April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-gallon option: A plant in a 1-gallon container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-gallon option: A plant in a 2-gallon container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"200\" width=\"147\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/8759\/2228\/files\/Peony-bareroot.jpg?v=1769631629\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the crown 1–2 inches below the soil surface in rich, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater thoroughly after planting and consistently during dry periods without allowing the soil to become waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light layer of mulch, keeping it away from the crown and stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove spent flowers for a tidy appearance and cut foliage back in late fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering depends on plant maturity and growing conditions; first-year blooms are not guaranteed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"148\" width=\"143\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/8759\/2228\/files\/Peony-_in_soil.jpg?v=1769631760\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor available plants, processing usually takes 1–3 days. Orders received after 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday are scheduled to ship the following Monday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDormant bare-root preorders follow the January–April shipping window noted above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather holds may apply during temperatures above 95°F or below 34°F until conditions are suitable for shipping and planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant size and appearance vary by season. Plants may arrive dormant or without flowers, and blooms may be trimmed before shipping to protect the plant in transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBare-Root Planting Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I check a dormant plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook for firm, plump buds on the crown and firm roots rather than soft or mushy tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I cannot plant immediately?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep bare roots cool, around 35–45°F, and slightly moist. 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