There’s something quietly luxurious about a peony that blooms in soft, creamy yellow — and Lemon Chiffon (*Paeonia lactiflora* ‘Lemon Chiffon’) delivers exactly that. Its large, ruffled flowers carry a gentle fragrance and an understated elegance that holds beautifully in a vase or anchors a sunny border.
Plant yours in full to part sun in fertile, well-drained soil, and take 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. Water consistently while establishing, then enjoy its impressive drought tolerance. Hardy in USDA zones 3–8, this herbaceous peony dies back each fall (cut stems down after frost) and returns reliably each spring, blooming more generously as the clump matures over the years. Expect a tidy, rounded plant reaching 24–36 inches tall and wide at peak late-spring to early-summer bloom.
Choose fall 2026 or spring 2027 shipping — same price, same plant, same long future in 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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