• Large, velvety, double-petaled red old faithful peony flower on a thick green stem with dark green leaves.
  • A person holding a bouquet of old faithful peony flowers with a blue background.
  • A bouquet of old faithful peony flowers in a metal bucket with a neutral background.
  • A bouquet of old faithful peony flowers in a metal bucket with a neutral background.
  • Bare Peony roots slightly covered in dirt showing long roots and multiple eyes
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Peony Roots - Old Faithful

American Peony Society Gold Medal winner 1997

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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

  • 24 to 36 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Double
  • Herbaceous

COLOR

  • Red

Old Faithful Peony is a true gem, and it's no surprise that it has received the American Peony Society's Gold Medal and Award of Landscape Merit. One of the standout features of this peony is its incredibly large, deep velvety red blooms, which are fully double and dramatic. Its late midseason flowering will provide a welcome burst of color and beauty when other plants may be past their prime. A valuable addition to any garden, Old Faithful is a must for anyone who loves flowers.

  • Award of Landscape Merit winner 2009 for superior landscape qualities
  • Late mid-season blooms reach seven inches across
  • Largest red peony on the market

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 - Old Faithful

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Peony Roots - Old Faithful FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Old Faithful Peony?

Old Faithful Peony roots have 2 to 3 eyes per root.

Is Old Faithful Peony resistant to animals or disease?

Old Faithful 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 Old Faithful Peony grown from?

Old Faithful Peony is grown from a root.

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