Paeonia lactiflora ‘Festiva Maxima’

Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' is a classic, double white that has been grown for more than 150 years!

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Festiva Maxima’ is a classic, double white, early mid season peony with subtle highlights of yellow and occasional flecks of crimson. It has been in cultivation for more than 150 years! Lovely fragrance and strong stems to about 36 inches tall.

Common Name:  Peony - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]

Family:  Paeoniaceae (The Peony Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-9

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring

Soil Moisture:  Average

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  Yes

Berries:  

Benefits:  Bees

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Dry open stony slopes, riverbanks and sparse woodland edges. Woods and grasslands at elevations of 400-2300m in China.

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin: