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Peony 'Lorelei' – Fully Double, Coral Blooms with a Fragrant Twist
Lorelei is a hard-to-find peony prized for its unusual color and form.
Big, premium roots. This variety ships in mid-November with 3-5 eyes. Be sure to read the shipping tab below!
‘Lorelei’ puts on a seriously showy performance. One of the largest peony blooms out there, it starts with cherry-orange buds that open into huge, 10-inch, fully double flowers in rich coral-rose. And the color journey? Buckle up—those petals shift from apricot to pink to a soft, creamy finish. It's like three peonies in one.
With strong stems and a sweet fragrance, 'Lorelei' holds her massive blooms upright, making her a top-tier pick for cut flower lovers. Big, bold, and never boring.
Supply: Groot & Groot
Photo Credit (watermarked blooms): Groot & Groot
2025 Fall-Shipped Peonies: Orders are shipped in the order received, not by zone. Pre-orders will begin shipping in early-to-mid November 2025. PEONIES ARE COLD-HARDY PERENNIALS, and can be planted anytime the ground is not frozen solid. Remember- soil temperatures are not the same as air temperatures. Peonies need the winter chill. If you are concerned about the ground freezing before your bare root arrives, simply dig your holes and prep the site in advance.
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Peonies are long-lived plants that can thrive for a century or more. The root system of a peony is not only large, it's also quite different from that of most other perennials. Peonies have two types of roots. Fine, fibrous ones that absorb water and nutrients, and tuberous roots that are as thick your finger and very brittle. The thick ones are actually underground stems with “eyes” that sprout new shoots.
Planting:
Since some of a peony’s roots are actually underground stems, it’s important not to plant them too deeply. There should be no more than about an inch of soil covering the upper-most roots. If they are deeper than that, you will get a robust plant, but very few flowers.
During the first growing season, the soil will gradually settle around the newly-planted roots. Sometimes this results in the roots sitting deeper than intended. If this happens, gently lift the roots so they are at the correct level. If you decide to mulch the area, keep the root zone right under the plant bare. Dig hole at least twice the width of your roots to reduce soil compaction.
Care:
Once your peony plants mature, you can cut as many stems as you like. But during the first few years, it’s best to cut just few stems and let the plants retain as much of their foliage as possible. This will give them the maximum amount of energy to bulk up their root system.
When the plants finish blooming, use scissors or sharp pruning shears to cut off the dead blossoms. Try to do this before the seed pods form. Remove the flower as well as about 6” of the stem. This will allow the rest of the foliage to hide the cut stems.
