Paeonia lactiflora 'Buckeye Belle' | Buckeye Belle Peony
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Buckeye Belle’ showcases semi-double blooms in a dark, nearly chocolate-red that deepen the moment they open. It typically flowers in late spring into early summer, The flowers are velvety-textured with golden stamens and a slightly ruffled center of inner petals, and their gentle fragrance enhances their appeal. The plant produces strong, erect stems that support the ample blossoms.
‘Buckeye Belle’ has earned top honors including the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 2010 and the Award of Landscape Merit, and was named Peony of the Year in 2011. The cultivar forms a compact, bushy mound of deep green leaves that persist through summer. Additionally, it’s known to be deer and rabbit resistant, making it a resilient and ornamental choice in garden borders or as a specimen plant.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Buckeye Belle’ showcases semi-double blooms in a dark, nearly chocolate-red that deepen the moment they open. It typically flowers in late spring into early summer, The flowers are velvety-textured with golden stamens and a slightly ruffled center of inner petals, and their gentle fragrance enhances their appeal. The plant produces strong, erect stems that support the ample blossoms.
‘Buckeye Belle’ has earned top honors including the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 2010 and the Award of Landscape Merit, and was named Peony of the Year in 2011. The cultivar forms a compact, bushy mound of deep green leaves that persist through summer. Additionally, it’s known to be deer and rabbit resistant, making it a resilient and ornamental choice in garden borders or as a specimen plant.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Buckeye Belle’ showcases semi-double blooms in a dark, nearly chocolate-red that deepen the moment they open. It typically flowers in late spring into early summer, The flowers are velvety-textured with golden stamens and a slightly ruffled center of inner petals, and their gentle fragrance enhances their appeal. The plant produces strong, erect stems that support the ample blossoms.
‘Buckeye Belle’ has earned top honors including the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 2010 and the Award of Landscape Merit, and was named Peony of the Year in 2011. The cultivar forms a compact, bushy mound of deep green leaves that persist through summer. Additionally, it’s known to be deer and rabbit resistant, making it a resilient and ornamental choice in garden borders or as a specimen plant.
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Height: 24–36 inches tall
Width: 24–36 inches wide
Foliage color: Glossy, deep green divided foliage
Flower color: Rich, dark maroon-chocolate red
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low—remove spent blooms, cut foliage to ground after frost; sturdy, compact habit usually eliminates the need for staking
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife attractors: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; deer- and rabbit-resistant; excellent for cuttingThis plant can be seen at Peonies at Glencoe Farms.
