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Portulaca grandiflora
Bring timeless beauty to your garden with Peony Seeds, prized for their large, ruffled blooms and luxurious fragrance. A symbol of romance, prosperity, and honor, peonies are perennial favorites that return year after year with minimal care¡ªideal for borders, garden beds, and cottage-style landscapes.
Best planting time: Fall or early spring
Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hours/day); tolerates partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam enriched with compost
Sowing depth: 1 inch deep; cover lightly with soil
Spacing: 18¨C24 inches apart
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy
Germination time: Slow germination (3¨C6 months); requires patience
Hardiness zones: USDA 3¨C8
Blooming period: Late spring to early summer (2¨C3 years after planting from seed)
Show-stopping blooms: Large, lush flowers in shades of pink, white, red, and coral
Fragrant: Fills your garden with a soft, sweet scent
Long-lived: Can thrive for decades with proper care
Symbolic meaning: Associated with romance, good fortune, and feminine beauty
Great for cutting gardens: Stunning in floral arrangements and wedding bouquets
✓ Adds garden color with an easy seed-starting option
✓ Useful for beds, borders, containers, or mixed plantings
✓ A practical choice for seasonal flower displays
✓ Pairs well with other annual and perennial garden favorites
✓ Good for gardeners building a more colorful outdoor space
Sow Peony Portulaca Grandiflora in spring, summer where it can receive full sun. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until germination, usually 7-14 days.
Grow plants to about 3-8 in. and plan for blooms in about 50-70 days.
Best suited to USDA zones Annual. Adjust sowing time for your local frost dates and summer heat.
The peony plants are already looking full and healthy. I planted them two weeks ago and they’ve been thriving with minimal effort.
Seeds arrived quickly and germinated well. Plants look promising so far. Excited to see the flowers in the coming weeks.
Absolutely love these peony seeds! They sprouted nicely and are now growing into lush, healthy plants. Can’t wait for full blooms!
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