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Paeonia Festiva Maxima

Festiva Maxima Double Peony

  • »  Dependable and very showy variety
  • »  Clean dark green foliage
  • »  Large white double flowers open in late May
  • »  Fragrant blooms make a great cut flower

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A true garden classic, 'Festiva Maxima' is a dependable, very showy variety that still deserves a place of honor in the landscape. Individual stems break from the soil surface in a tight knit group revealing dark green, clean, deeply cut foliage. As the stems reach mature height in May, a big, round bud forms at the top of each stem, opening in late May with big white double flowers with a scattering of red flecks. Flowers are extremely fragrant, filling the garden with their scent and making them an outstanding cut flower. Plant 'Festiva Maxima' in full sun or part shade in moist, well-drained soil and provide plant support to keep its big, fluffy flowers from toppling when open.

Attributes
Cut Flower/Foliage
Fragrant
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Flower Color
White
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Spring
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Paeonia Festiva Maxima

Planting too deep will inhibit flowering. Remove dead foliage in fall to prevent disease. Prefers a well-drained, loamy soil in full sun. May require staking.