Many Happy Returns Peony

Paeonia hybrid 'Many Happy Returns'

Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh
SKU #43563
4-8

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A profusion of richly decadent, warm-red, fully double flowers are displayed on the bold, erect stems of this clumping perennial, backed by attractive, waxy, green foliage. An excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or use in perennial or shrub borders. Striking color for cut flower arrangements. APS Gold Medal winner. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Fast growing; quickly reaches 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsMock Orange (Philadelphus); Catmint (Nepeta); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Shelter from intense sun exposure in warmer regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Prune away foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial.
HistoryThis is a herbaceous, hybrid peony (parentage: Nippon Splendor x Good Cheer) which originated from Hollingsworth Peonies (seedling #1298), which first bloomed in 1979, described as a mid-season hybrid of medium height with upright stature and extra-divided wavy leaflets, abundant flowers of Japanese to bomb type, brick red in color with yellow-edged collar petalodes and pollen at petalode edges. Winner of American Peony Society Gold Medal (2007) and Award of Landscape Merit (2009).
Details
Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsMock Orange (Philadelphus); Catmint (Nepeta); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Shelter from intense sun exposure in warmer regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Prune away foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial.
History
HistoryThis is a herbaceous, hybrid peony (parentage: Nippon Splendor x Good Cheer) which originated from Hollingsworth Peonies (seedling #1298), which first bloomed in 1979, described as a mid-season hybrid of medium height with upright stature and extra-divided wavy leaflets, abundant flowers of Japanese to bomb type, brick red in color with yellow-edged collar petalodes and pollen at petalode edges. Winner of American Peony Society Gold Medal (2007) and Award of Landscape Merit (2009).

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.