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Peony Mothers Choice
Peony Mothers Choice
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Peony Mother's Choice, a classic herbaceous variety introduced in 1950 by American breeder Lyman D. Glasscock, is a radiant tribute to maternal love, celebrated for its pristine beauty and refined form. Its large, fully double flowers, spanning 6–8 inches across, unfurl in a pure, creamy-white hue with a soft ivory glow, evoking the tender elegance of a mother’s embrace or freshly fallen snow. The densely packed, ruffled petals form a high-crowned, globular bloom, occasionally revealing subtle pale pink undertones at the base for a delicate touch of warmth. Each flower releases a mild, sweet fragrance with gentle, rosy notes, perfuming the air and attracting pollinators for a serene garden display. With multiple blooms per stem, Mother’s Choice delivers a radiant midseason show lasting 2–3 weeks, making it a cherished choice for gardeners seeking timeless sophistication in borders, bouquets, or romantic landscapes.
This variety is as practical as it is enchanting, blending pristine aesthetics with robust performance. Its sturdy, upright stems, reaching 80–90 cm, support the heavy blooms through rain or wind, though staking may be needed in exposed sites, ensuring a pristine presentation in USDA zones 3–8. Thriving in full sun to light shade with fertile, well-drained soil, Mother’s Choice establishes readily with moderate watering and becomes drought-tolerant and pest-resistant once mature, promising decades of reliable beauty. The glossy, dark green foliage forms a bushy mound up to 80–90 cm wide, remaining attractive through summer and transitioning to subtle bronze tones in autumn for year-round appeal. Ideal for mixed borders, as a long-lasting cut flower with a 7–10 day vase life, or as an elegant accent in formal or cottage gardens, Peony Mother’s Choice infuses spaces with serene grace and timeless charm.
Specs & details
Category by Type Double
BreaderGrower Glasscock
Suplier Greenworks
Year of origin 1950
Bulb/Plant Size 1 bare-root plant
Flower Color White
Established Height 100-110 cm
Flower Size 15-20 cm
Hardiness Zone 45385
Suitable as cutting flower Yes
Fragrance Yes
Leaf Colour Green
Flowering time May-June
Double or Single Flower Double
Suitable for Large containers,Borders,Cottage gardens,Low maintenance gardens,Cut flower gardens
Sun exposure Full Sun,Partial Shade
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Moist but well-drained
Soil type Loam,Sandy,Stony,Loam-based compost
Watering Every week or once on two weeks
Plant spacing: 3 plants per m2
Country Netherlands
How to Plant?
How to Plant?
Guide and tips for planting peony plants and bulbs
- Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil.
- Dig a hole that is 2-3 times wider than the diameter of the peony bulb or root and deep enough to accommodate it comfortably.
- Mix some compost or other organic matter into the soil at the bottom of the hole.
- Place the peony bulb or root in the hole with the "eyes" (small buds) facing up and the crown (thickened stem base) no more than 1-2 inches below the soil surface.
- Fill the hole with soil and gently firm the soil around the bulb or root.
- Water the soil until it is evenly moist.
- Cover the area with a layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Water the plant regularly, making sure not to let the soil dry out completely.
- As the plant grows, provide support to the stem to prevent it from bending or breaking.
- After the flowers have faded, cut the stem off at the base and continue to care for the plant by watering it regularly and providing it with full sun or partial shade.
Shipping rates
Shipping rates
Delivery schedule
Delivery schedule
Secure delivery across Europe
We deliver flower bulbs to more than 30 countries across Europe. The standard delivery charge is added on orders depending on the country where you live.
To guarantee the best result and quality of our plants and bulbs, we dispatch all our orders at the right planting period. We monitor harvests in The Netherlands and weather conditions across Europe and start shipping our orders according to the following schedule:
Spring season - from 24 March until 1 June.
Autumn season - from 1 October until 1 December.
Our Guarantee
Our Guarantee
What does the "Guarantee from Peonita" include?
🟢 Quality guarantee. If the planting material does not meet quality standards.
🟢 A guarantee of variety. If the plant blooms in a different variety than the one you ordered.
🟢 A guarantee of grafting. If you have followed all the rules of cultivation, but the plant has not sprouted.
We promise quality or will refund you immediately if you are not satisfied.

Key features
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Good for cutting
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Long-lasting flowering
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Comes back every year
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Attract pollinator