There’s something deeply satisfying about a peony that gets better with age — and Henry Bockstoce (*Paeonia lactiflora* ‘Henry Bockstoce’) is exactly that kind of garden companion. Known for its large, richly colored double blooms that arrive in late spring to early summer, this herbaceous peony fills a vase as generously as it fills a border. Cut a stem on a warm morning and you’ll understand why gardeners have grown it for generations.
Plant Henry Bockstoce in full to part sun, in fertile, well-drained soil — and take care not to bury the eyes too deeply, or you’ll wait a long time for flowers. Once established, clumps grow to 24–36 inches tall and wide, returning reliably in USDA zones 3–8. Cut stems back after the first hard frost each fall.
Choose the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 shipping option at checkout — same price, whichever timing suits your garden best.
🍂 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.
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