Before the first heat of summer fully arrives, Festiva Maxima fills the air with one of the most recognizable scents in the garden — sweet, powdery, and unmistakably peony. The blooms are large, creamy white with flecks of crimson at the center, and generous enough to stop you mid-step.
This classic herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora ‘Festiva Maxima’) grows 24–36 inches tall and wide, thriving in full to part sun and USDA Zones 3–8. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and take care not to bury the eyes too deeply — shallow planting is the key to reliable blooming. Cut stems back to the ground after frost each fall. Established clumps only get better with age, returning year after year with fuller, more floriferous displays.
A standout cut flower and a long-lived border perennial, Festiva Maxima earns its place in any Pacific Northwest garden.
Available for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 shipping at the same price — choose what works best for your planting timeline.
🍂 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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