Guide and tips for planting peony rootsChoose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil.Dig a hole that is 2-3 times wider than the peony 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 root in the hole with the eyes (small buds) facing up. For herbaceous and Itoh peonies, the eyes should be 2–5 centimeters below the soil surface; plant tree peonies at the depth they grew in the nursery.Fill the hole with soil and gently firm the soil around the 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.

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Peony Red Charm (Bomb)

Name: Peony Red Charm (Bomb)
Brand: Peonita
SKU: 1201331
Price: 13.27 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Peony Red Charm (Bomb)

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Bomb flower
Herbaceous peony
Root with 3–5 eyes
Fragrant
75-85 cm tall
Flowers May

🌸 Usually flowers from the 2nd–3rd year · 100% flowering guarantee

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One of the best-known red peonies: an award-winning bomb-type hybrid bred by Lyman Glasscock (USA) in 1944, with huge, glowing crimson-red flowers.

Why gardeners love it

Spectacular bomb-shaped flowers of 20–22 cm: broad outer petals around a dense dome of ruffled petals.
Deep, velvety crimson that holds its colour well in sun.
Early: flowers in May, among the first double reds.
Thick, sturdy stems and a long vase life – a florists’ favourite. Lightly fragrant.

Where to plant

Full sun or partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil enriched with compost. Grows to about 75–85 cm; plant about 3 per m². A bold focal point in mixed borders and a star in cutting gardens; the heavy flowers appreciate a ring support in exposed spots.

Good to know

Delivered as a dormant bare root with 3–5 eyes; plant with the eyes 3–5 cm below the surface. Usually flowers from the 2nd–3rd year, then every year for decades. See all red peonies.

Specs & details

Type Bomb type

Breeder Glasscock

Year of introduction 1944

You receive 1 bare-root plant with 3–5 eyes

Flower colour Red

Height 75-85 cm

Flower size 20-22 cm

Winter hardiness USDA zones 3–8 (fully hardy)

Cut flower Yes

Fragrance Yes

Leaf colour Green

Flowering time May

Flower form Double

Suitable for Large containers, Borders, Cottage gardens, Low maintenance gardens, Cut flower gardens

Position Full Sun, Partial Shade

Soil pH Any

Soil moisture Moist but well-drained

Soil type Loam, Sandy, Stony, Loam-based compost

Watering Weekly to every two weeks

Plant spacing 3 plants per m2

Grown in Netherlands

Part of: Herbaceous peonies Red peonies· Fragrant peonies· All peonies

What exactly do I receive?

One dormant bare-root peony division with 3–5 eyes (growth buds) and healthy storage roots, checked by hand before shipping. It arrives in breathable packaging with planting instructions. Tree peonies are supplied as young woody plants.

Will it flower in the first year?

Peonies take time to settle. A 3–5 eye root builds a strong plant in its first year and usually flowers from the 2nd or 3rd year, then every year for decades. If your peony has not grown or flowered although you followed our planting instructions, our 100% flowering guarantee applies: we replace it or refund you.

How to Plant?

Guide and tips for planting peony roots

Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil.
Dig a hole that is 2-3 times wider than the peony 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 root in the hole with the eyes (small buds) facing up. For herbaceous and Itoh peonies, the eyes should be 2–5 centimeters below the soil surface; plant tree peonies at the depth they grew in the nursery.
Fill the hole with soil and gently firm the soil around the 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

Minimum order - 25 euros

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Delivery schedule

Delivery across Europe

We ship peony roots from 1 October to 1 June, when they are dormant and ready to plant. Orders placed between 1 June and 30 September ship from 1 October.

We dispatch within 2 working days. After dispatch, delivery with DHL, GLS or FedEx takes 2–5 working days across Europe. Shipping costs depend on your country and are added at checkout.