Peony 'Bowl of Beauty' is a stunning herbaceous peony featuring large anemone style blooms with bright pink outer petals and a creamy yellow center. Makes for a dramatic statement in borders and cutting gardens.
Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun
Soil Preference: Rich, well drained soil with good organic content
Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture during active growth and flowering
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Native Status
This peony cultivar originates from breeding efforts in Europe and Asia and is widely grown in temperate gardens for its ornamental value.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Visited by butterflies including Painted Ladies and Red Admirals seeking nectar from its open pollen rich blooms.
Bees
- Highly attractive to honeybees and native bumblebees, which collect both nectar and pollen during the bloom period.
Beneficial Insects
- Provides early resources for hoverflies and beetles that contribute to pollination and pest control in spring gardens.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 36 in apart to accommodate mature spread and allow for air circulation around dense foliage.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for perennial borders, formal garden beds, and as a focal point in mixed plantings or cottage gardens.
Companion Plants
- Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage) - Upright violet spikes provide a striking contrast to the lush rounded form and pink blooms of the peony.
- Geranium 'Rozanne' (Hardy Geranium) - Sprawling blue flowers and foliage fill in around peonies and extend the bloom interest into summer.
- Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Mantle) - Chartreuse flowers and scalloped foliage create a soft-edged base beneath taller peonies.
- Nepeta 'Walker’s Low' (Catmint) - Aromatic foliage and blue lavender blooms offer a soft, flowing complement to bold peony blossoms.
- Iris germanica (Bearded Iris) - Shares similar bloom timing and upright form, adding vertical accents and additional color variation to peony plantings.