• A person holding a bouquet of buckeye belle peony flowers in a garden setting.
  • A bouquet of buckeye belle peony flowers in a vace with a blue background.
  • Deep mahogany-red semi-double buckeye belle peony with golden-yellow stamens on a green leafy background.
  • Deep mahogany-red semi-double buckeye belle peony with golden-yellow stamens on a green leafy background.
  • Deep mahogany-red semi-double buckeye belle peony with golden-yellow stamens on a green leafy background.
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Peony Roots - Buckeye Belle

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Paeonia

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 30 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Semi-Double
  • Herbaceous

COLOR

  • Red

Semi-double, velvety, dark, mahogany-red blooms are the showpieces of Buckeye Belle Peony. Held firmly on sturdy stems, these stunning blossoms are ideal for cutting, maintaining their beauty in arrangements. The deep and versatile color of Buckeye Belle blends beautifully with both contrasting and complementary spring bulbs, making it a versatile addition to the garden. Its glisten and polish is unusual in such a dark flower. An heirloom perennial, it epitomizes the enduring charm of classic garden favorites.

  • Recipient of the Award of Landscape Merit for superior landscape qualities 2009
  • Early season peony blooming heavily in late spring through early summer
  • Foliage remains attractive throughout summer until frost and often colors up in the fall

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of Root Should Be No More Than 1 to 2 inches Below Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 3 to 4 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

Planting Guide

View our Peony Planting Guide to learn more.

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Peony Roots - Buckeye Belle

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Peony Roots - Buckeye Belle FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Buckeye Belle Peony?

Buckeye Belle Peony roots have 2 to 3 eyes per root.

Is Buckeye Belle Peony resistant to animals or disease?

Buckeye Belle Peony is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Buckeye Belle Peony grown from?

Buckeye Belle Peony is grown from a root.

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