Paeonia lactiflora 'Buckeye Belle'

Paeonia lactiflora 'Buckeye Belle' is a spectacular peony that attracts attention early in the season with its exceptional flower color and delightful fragrance. This beloved cultivar is known for its deep chestnut to dark burgundy flowers, a color found in only a few peonies. Thanks to its elegant appearance, abundant bloom, and excellent qualities as a cut flower, 'Buckeye Belle' is a favorite among garden enthusiasts and florists.

The large flowers open early in the peony season and have a full, luxurious appearance. The intense dark red petals appear almost velvety in the sunlight and form a beautiful contrast with the fresh, dark green foliage. This unique color makes Paeonia lactiflora 'Buckeye Belle' a striking eye-catcher in borders and perennial gardens. Furthermore, the flowers emit a pleasant, sweet fragrance that adds extra atmosphere to the garden during the flowering period.

In addition to its striking appearance, 'Buckeye Belle' is also highly suitable as a cut flower. The sturdy stems support the flowers excellently and ensure that they remain beautiful in a vase for a long time. Thanks to the combination of the deep flower color, the delightful fragrance, and the good vase life, this peony is ideal for luxury bouquets and floral arrangements.

Paeonia lactiflora 'Buckeye Belle' grows best in a sunny to lightly shaded location in well-drained, nutritious soil. This hardy perennial requires little maintenance and, once well established, can continue to grow in the same spot for decades. Every spring, the plant develops further into a richly flowering clump with increasingly impressive flowers.

Thanks to its dark flower colour, 'Buckeye Belle' combines beautifully with white or light pink peonies, lady's mantle, salvia, catnip, and ornamental grasses. The deep burgundy colour also comes into its own stunningly next to silver-leaved plants or white-flowering perennials, creating a stylish and harmonious ensemble.

With its unique dark chestnut-brown flowers, delightful fragrance, and excellent quality as a cut flower, Paeonia lactiflora 'Buckeye Belle' is an exclusive peony that adds color, elegance, and character to every garden for years to come.