There’s something quietly theatrical about the moment a mature peony clump opens its first blooms of the season — and Command Performance (*Paeonia lactiflora* ‘Command Performance’) earns its name every time. The flowers are large and richly colored, carrying that classic peony fragrance that makes late spring feel genuinely celebratory.
Plant yours in full to part sun in fertile, well-drained soil, and pay close attention to planting depth — the eyes should sit no more than one to two inches below the surface. Too deep, and you’ll wait years for blooms. Get the depth right, and this herbaceous peony rewards you for decades, with clumps that flower more generously each year. Hardy in USDA zones 3–8, it grows 24–36 inches tall and wide, making it a natural anchor for a mixed border. Cut back to the ground after the first hard frost in fall.
Available for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 shipping at the same price — choose the season that works best for your garden.
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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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