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Key characteristics

Family: Paeoniaceae
Height: 24–36 inches
Width: 24–36 inches
Flower color: Outer petals are rose-pink; the center is filled with creamy-white, narrow, strap-like petals
Foliage color: Mid-green, divided leaves
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moist but well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers and cut back foliage after it dies down in autumn
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies

Perennials

Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl of Beauty'

Bowl of Beauty Peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl of Beauty' has unique, fully double flowers and an elegant color combination. The blooms are characterized by a central cluster of creamy white petals surrounded by bold pink outer petals, creating a beautiful, bowl-like shape. These large, fragrant flowers appear in late spring to early summer, offering a lovely contrast against the plant's deep green, leathery foliage. 'Bowl of Beauty' is often admired for its intricate petal arrangement, which gives the blooms a lush, full appearance, making it a focal point in any garden.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moist but well-drained soil

Bloom time

Early to mid-summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.

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