There’s something quietly theatrical about a peony that earns its name — and Puffed Cotton (*Paeonia lactiflora* ‘Puffed Cotton’) delivers exactly that: generously full blooms in soft, cloud-like white that seem almost too beautiful for the garden. Run your fingers across a just-opened flower and you’ll understand why peonies become lifelong garden companions.
Plant this herbaceous peony in full to part sun in fertile, well-drained soil, taking care not to bury the eyes more than an inch or two below the surface — depth is the most common reason peonies refuse to bloom. Hardy in USDA zones 3–8, it grows into a well-mannered clump of 24–36 inches tall and wide, returning each spring with more vigor than the last. Cut back stems to the ground after the first hard frost in fall.
Long-lived, excellent for cutting, and genuinely better every year, this is a plant that rewards patience beautifully.
Available for fall 2026 or spring 2027 shipping — same price, your choice of timing.
🍂 Shipping & planting window
Peonies ship in fall (September–November) when fully dormant and bare root. This is the only window we ship.
Fall planting gives roots a full season to establish in warm soil before winter. Cold stratification triggers strong, healthy spring growth and reliable bloom production. Spring-shipped peonies experience root damage during active growth, transplant shock during their bloom cycle, and often lose an entire growing season.
📍 Local pickup available year-round in Bellevue, WA.
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