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‘Madame Calot’ Garden Peony

bare-root plants
$15.50
Item: 6901-A
$39.00
Item: 6901-B
Paeonia lactiflora
Early season blooms.

Very fragrant big double flowers feature varying shades of creamy white intermingling with soft pinks. The myriad creamy-pink crimson-speckled pink inner petals sit upon a plate of larger, delicate rose-pink outer petals. Coloration varies among plants, so larger plantings are particularly gorgeous.

Renowned for rugged stems holding up its many blossoms. An exceptional cutflower, beloved by peony gardeners since its introduction in 1856.

Zone 3-8. 3-5 eyes.

30-34" tall. NEW!
ships in fall

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Quick Details
Bloom Time
early season
Fragrant?
very fragrant
Hardy in Zones
3–8
Height
30-34"
Bloom Color
white/pink
Compare
Compare with other Garden Peonies
Variety Product Type Bloom Time Fragrant? Hardy to Zone Maximum Hardiness Zone Height Bloom Color
‘Alexander Fleming’ bare-root plants mid-season 3 8 28-30" hot pink
‘Big Ben’ bare-root plants early season 3 8 34-36" cherry red
‘Karl Rosenfield’ bare-root plants mid-season 3 8 28-33" bright crimson
‘Pink Hawaiian Coral’ bare-root plants early season 3 8 24-36" pink
‘Sorbet’ bare-root plants mid-season 3 8 26-30" cream-dotted pink
‘Coral Sunset’ bare-root plants early season 3 8 28-32" coral
‘Bunker Hill’ bare-root plants mid-season 3 8 32-36" dark rosy pink
‘Madame Calot’ bare-root plants early season very fragrant 3 8 30-34" white/pink
‘Duchesse de Nemours’ bare-root plants mid-season 3 8 28-32" white
‘Paul M. Wild’ bare-root plants mid to late season fragrant 3 8 36-40" magenta
‘King’s Day’ bare-root plants early season 3 8 32-36" pale coral
‘Primevere’ bare-root plants mid-season fragrant 3 8 32-36" buttercream/yellow
‘Lorelei’ bare-root plants early season 3 8 32-36" red/pink/orange
‘Raspberry Sundae’ bare-root plants mid-season very fragrant 3 8 30-34" pink/white
‘Peter Brand’ bare-root plants mid-season 3 8 34-36" deep purple-red
‘The Fawn’ bare-root plants mid to late season 3 8 32-36" pink
‘Red Charm’ bare-root plants very early season 3 8 30-34" dark crimson
‘Command Performance’ bare-root plants 3 cardinal red
‘Do Tell’ bare-root plants 3 creamy pink
‘Festiva Maxima’ bare-root plants 3 white
‘Highlight’ bare-root plants 3 burgundy
‘Nippon Beauty’ bare-root plants 3 scarlet
‘Pink Hawaiian Coral’ bare-root plants 3 coral pink
‘Sarah Bernhardt’ bare-root plants 3 delicate pink
Additional Information

Garden Peonies

Reliable, long-lived hardy herbaceous perennial native from Tibet to Siberia. The red to forest-green shoots appear in mid-spring and form a bushy clump of lustrous dark green deeply lobed foliage that makes a lovely hedge or backdrop to the flower garden.

Big spherical buds on sturdy stems gradually open from late spring to early summer, transforming into huge stunning blooms. For long-lasting cutflowers, harvest when buds are soft like marshmallows but not quite open.

Ants on peony buds are normal, so leave them alone. While the ants collect sticky nectar, they also protect the peonies against insect pests. Before you bring cuts indoors, dunk them in a bucket of water to rinse off the ants.

Plants may take 3–5 years to establish before blooming, and are sensitive to disturbance during that time. Wait several years until the plants have many stems (therefore many eyes) before dividing.

Growing Garden Peonies

Please open your order immediately and check that the roots are firm and pliable, neither soft nor brittle. Plant promptly!

  • Peonies prefer full sun to part shade, and rich fertile well-drained soil.
  • Transplant with plenty of compost. If you have it, sprinkle in bone meal and/or Azomite.
  • Space plants 2–3' apart with the eyes no more than 1½" below the soil.
  • Some peonies require support to prevent heavy flowers from flopping during wet weather.
  • Autumn plant care: Cut back to just above ground level to allow a fresh start in spring. Amend soil with compost around the base of the plant. Spread mulch over the area to protect the overwintering roots from frost heaves.
  • Once plants are established, they’ll appreciate an annual shovelful of compost and a well-balanced fertilizer, like our True Love Ornamental Mix, applied in spring once the soil warms.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse will ship around late September through October. Bulbs can be planted successfully up until your ground freezes.

Note to Alaska and far north customers: We cannot guarantee an early shipment, so please plan accordingly and order early.

We cannot accommodate specific ship date requests or guarantee your order will arrive by a certain day.