Overview

Transform your garden with the exquisite Black Beauty Peony bareroot. This herbaceous peony is renowned for its striking deep wine red, almost black, semi-double flowers that command attention. Each magnificent bloom can span up to 7 inches, providing a dramatic focal point in any landscape. As a mid-season bloomer, this peony offers a burst of color and an intensely fragrant aroma that will captivate your senses. Ideal for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, the deep red peony is a resilient and beautiful addition that promises to enhance your outdoor space with its luxurious appeal. Its long-lasting flowers are also perfect for creating stunning cut arrangements, bringing the beauty of your garden indoors.

The ‘Black Beauty’ cultivar is celebrated for its robust nature and impressive floral display. Planting this fragrant peony plant provides not only visual delight but also a rich, sweet scent that fills the air. It’s an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or as a specimen plant, offering reliable performance year after year. Prepare to be enchanted by the timeless charm and bold presence of this exceptional peony.

Key Benefits

The Black Beauty Peony bareroot offers numerous advantages for any garden, making it a highly sought-after plant. Its unique characteristics contribute significantly to its appeal and ease of care.

• Stunning Deep Red Blooms: The standout feature of this peony is its rich, deep wine red, almost black, semi-double flowers. These dramatic blooms create a luxurious and sophisticated aesthetic in any garden setting, making it a true showstopper.
• Intensely Fragrant: Beyond its visual appeal, the ‘Black Beauty’ peony is known for its intense and captivating fragrance. The sweet aroma can perfume an entire area, enhancing the sensory experience of your garden and providing delightful cut flowers for your home.
• Impressive Flower Size: Each semi-double bloom can grow up to 7 inches across, showcasing a grand and opulent display. This large size ensures that the flowers are highly visible and impactful, drawing the eye and adding an element of grandeur.
• Versatile Use: This deep red peony is incredibly versatile. It is perfect for creating beautiful cut flower arrangements that last, making it a favorite for floral enthusiasts. In the garden, it excels in perennial borders, as a specimen plant, or in group plantings for a mass effect.
• Hardy and Resilient: Thriving in USDA Zones 2-8, this peony is remarkably hardy and adaptable to a wide range of climates. It exhibits excellent resilience, returning year after year with little fuss, making it a reliable choice for long-term garden enjoyment.
• Mid-Season Bloomer: Its mid-season bloom time ensures a continuous sequence of color in your garden, bridging the gap between early and late spring flowers. This timing provides a fresh wave of beauty when other plants might be fading.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, the fragrant peony plant requires minimal care. It is relatively pest and disease resistant, making it an easy-to-grow option for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking high reward with low effort.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper care is essential to ensure your Black Beauty Peony bareroot flourishes and produces its magnificent blooms. Peonies are long-lived plants that, with the right conditions, will thrive for decades.

Sunlight Requirements: This peony performs best in full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In the deeper Southern States or regions with intense summer heat, light shade during the hottest part of the afternoon can be beneficial to prevent scorching. Adequate sunlight is crucial for abundant flowering, so choose a site that receives ample light throughout the growing season.

Watering Schedule and Soil Moisture: Once established, peonies are quite drought-tolerant. However, during dry spells, especially in their first year, regular watering is important. Water deeply once a week, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases; instead, water at the base of the plant. Good drainage is paramount for this deep red peony.

Soil Type and Drainage: Peonies prefer rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter like compost or aged manure to improve drainage and fertility. Sandy soils can be improved by adding organic material to increase water retention. Ensure the planting site does not retain standing water, as this can lead to root rot. When planting your Black Beauty Peony bareroot, make sure the eyes (growth buds) are no deeper than 2 inches below the soil surface; planting too deep is a common cause of poor blooming.

Temperature Range and USDA Hardiness Zone: This peony is incredibly hardy, thriving in USDA Zones 2-8. It requires a period of winter chill to set flower buds, making it suitable for cooler climates. Protect young plants from late spring frosts. Established plants are very tolerant of cold winter temperatures.

Fertilization Schedule and Type: Fertilize sparingly. An annual application of a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring, as new growth emerges, is usually sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers. A top-dressing of compost around the base of the plant in fall can also provide nutrients. For a healthy peony care guide, remember that too much fertilizer can also hinder blooming.

Size & Details

The Black Beauty Peony bareroot is shipped as a 2-3 eye bare root, ready for planting. This robust bare root ensures a strong start for your plant, allowing it to establish quickly in your garden. Once mature, this herbaceous peony typically reaches a height of 2-3 feet and a similar spread, forming a bushy, upright clump. The growth rate is moderate, with established plants producing an increasing number of blooms each year. The impressive semi-double flowers can measure up to 7 inches in diameter, creating a spectacular visual impact. Peonies are known for their longevity, often thriving for decades in a suitable location, becoming a cherished part of your landscape. Expect the first blooms within 1-3 years after planting, with more prolific flowering as the plant matures. This fragrant peony plant will become a central feature in your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The Black Beauty Peony bareroot typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet with a similar spread. Its mature size makes it an excellent choice for perennial borders or as a focal point in your garden.
• Q: What size is the bare root I will receive? A: You will receive a 2-3 eye bare root, which is a mature division ready for planting. This size ensures a strong start and good establishment for your new peony plant.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This is an outdoor plant that requires a period of winter dormancy to bloom effectively. It is not suitable for year-round indoor cultivation.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: The Black Beauty Peony thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, once established, peonies are relatively low-maintenance. Following a good peony care guide with proper planting depth, sunlight, and well-draining soil will ensure years of beautiful blooms.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: The product will arrive as a bare root plant, meaning it will not have soil or foliage. This is the ideal way to ship peonies for successful transplanting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this peony? A: For best results, plant the Black Beauty Peony bareroot in spring or fall. Fall planting often allows for better root establishment before the plant goes dormant for winter.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This peony is hardy in USDA Zones 2-8, meaning it is well-suited to survive cold winters in most regions of the United States. It actually requires cold temperatures to set flower buds.
• Q: Can I use the flowers for cut arrangements? A: Absolutely! The Black Beauty Peony produces large, intensely fragrant, and long-lasting blooms that are perfect for cutting and creating stunning indoor floral displays.
• Q: Why is my peony not blooming? A: The most common reasons for a peony not blooming are planting too deep (eyes should be no more than 2 inches below the soil surface), too much shade, or the plant is too young. Refer to our peony care guide for troubleshooting.