{"product_id":"peony-festiva-maxima","title":"Peony 'Festiva Maxima'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeony 'Festiva Maxima'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a revered heirloom variety celebrated for its large fragrant double blooms of pure white petals accented with occasional crimson flecks. Blooming in late spring, this long lived perennial adds elegance and charm to traditional gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 34 - 38 in x 24 - 36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to part sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, well drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; provide consistent moisture during active growth and blooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in the mid 1800s in Europe and remains a popular cultivar in North American ornamental gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Painted Ladies with its large open blooms and floral fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisited by native bumblebees and honeybees seeking pollen during its peak flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppeals to early season pollinating beetles and hoverflies that assist with flower fertilization and ecological balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to promote air circulation and accommodate mature clump size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited for perennial beds, cutting gardens, and classic borders where their stately blooms can be showcased.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelphinium elatum (Larkspur)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tall spires of blue or purple flowers provide vertical interest and complement peony blooms beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Low mounding habit and violet hues enhance the showy white flowers of 'Festiva Maxima'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeranium 'Rozanne' (Hardy Geranium)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers a long blooming blue carpet beneath peonies while helping suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Globemaster'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sculptural globe like blooms add late spring interest and pair elegantly with peony foliage and flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Francee'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides textured, variegated foliage contrast at the base of peony plantings in part shade areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45948336898209,"sku":"PAEONIA FESTIVA MAXIMA","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/ffeesttfhyhyh.jpg?v=1675104943","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/peony-festiva-maxima","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}