SKU: 00840369420893 Shirley Temple Potted Peony in a Trade one gallon container

Key Features:

• Color: Soft blush pink buds that fade to creamy white double blooms

• Fragrance: Delightfully sweet and floral scent

• Wildlife Resistance: Resistant to deer and rabbits

• Pest Resistance: Generally pest-free; may occasionally attract ants on buds (harmless)

• Planting Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 3–8

• Sun Preferences: Prefers full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily)

• Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established; prefers consistent moisture in well-drained soil

• Size at Maturity: Grows 2.5 to 3 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide

• Planting Instructions (from bareroot):

  • Plant in fall or early spring in well-drained, fertile soil

  • Choose a sunny location with good air circulation

  • Dig a hole wide enough to spread roots and deep enough to plant eyes (buds) 1–2 inches below the soil surface

  • Position the root so buds face upward, backfill with soil, and water deeply

  • Space plants 3 feet apart to allow for mature growth

  • Water regularly during the first growing season; mulch lightly to conserve moisture

  • Avoid heavy mulch directly over the crown and do not overwater

  • Peonies may take 1–2 years to fully bloom, but reward with decades of beauty

The Shirley Temple Peony is a long-lived, low-maintenance perennial that delivers romantic blooms, graceful form, and reliable performance season after season.

***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***

Exercise caution and use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage. The optimal time for planting for most of our material is in mid to late spring, past the danger of hard frost. Please refer to our preferred shipping and planting guide for your area below.

Sometimes these plants are small, like the pictures. Sometimes they will be larger, depending on crop rotation. No plants are shipped from our farm until fully rooted. 

Our unique, innovative packaging ensures your order arrives in excellent condition. We recommend that you place your order according to the ideal planting time for your growing zone (see estimated dates below). 

Spring

Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May

Zone 5: Late April to Early May

Zone 6: Mid to Late April

Zone 7: Early to Mid April

Zone 8: Late March to Early April

Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September

Zone 5: Early to Mid September

Zone 6: Mid September

Zone 7: Mid to Late September

Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October