Run your fingers across the silky petals of Great King and you’ll understand why this ancient Chinese cultivar — known as Zi Lan Kui — has been treasured for centuries. Each bloom unfolds into a breathtaking 8-inch flower in deep violet-purple tones with the characteristic dark basal flares that define true Rockii tree peonies.
You’re receiving a dormant bareroot plant, 2–3 years old with 2–3 established branches, shipped 10–25 inches tall. By its second spring, expect a woody shrub approaching 3 feet. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, in partial shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Water moderately during establishment — evenly moist, never waterlogged. Hardy in USDA zones 4–9, Great King handles cold winters beautifully; a light layer of mulch in your coldest months keeps roots comfortable.
Fall bare-root shipping (September–November) gives your peony exactly what it needs — warm soil to settle into before winter triggers the cold stratification that drives spectacular spring blooms. Local pickup available upon request.
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Peonies ship in fall (September–November) when fully dormant and bare root.
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.
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