Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima'

Also Known As

Paeonia 'Festiva Maxima'
Festiva Maxima Peony

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 30"
W: 24"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' plant details

Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, heirloom

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Festiva Maxima is an heirloom peony that's been popular for more than 150 years. Think about that - this plant was sprouting in gardens the year that most of San Francisco burned to the ground in the great fire, which was the same year that the sewing machine was patented. A long time. Festiva Maxima is still delighting homeowners with armfuls of double fragrant white blossoms, ribboned with streaks of deep red. This peony delivers attractive deep green foliage, strong stems (staking is recommended due to flower size/weight), great bouquet material and terrific fragrance.

By: Leafari

The most famous peony of all, 'Festiva Maxima' has been a standard of excellence since Hovey's of Boston first offered it here in 1852. Its big, sparkling white flowers are improved by a few dribbles of crimson, its stems are strong, and it blooms reliably even in the South. 3-5 eye roots, 36", zones 3a-8a(8bWC)