Peonies That Bloom in Sequence: How to Extend Your Peony Season

One of the joys of peony gardening is knowing your blooms don’t have to come and go in a single week. With just a bit of planning, you can enjoy peonies in your garden over several weeks each spring by mixing early and midseason varieties.

At Rabbit Hill Peony Farm, we offer a selection of peonies that bloom in succession—ensuring your borders stay vibrant and your vases full.

These varieties are the first to bloom as spring kicks into high gear:

• Bowl of Beauty
  A striking Japanese-style peony with bright fuchsia outer petals and a soft, buttery-yellow center. One of the most cheerful and unique early-season bloomers.

• Coral Charm
  Known for its luminous, coral-peach blooms that fade to soft pink, this semi-double peony adds drama and dimension to early spring arrangements.

These varieties keep the color going just as early peonies begin to fade:

• Monsieur Jules Elie
  A beloved heirloom with lush, fragrant double blooms in silvery pink. Its strong stems and generous size make it a cutting garden essential.

• Sarah Bernhardt
  The quintessential peony—fluffy, fragrant, and romantic. With its blush-pink double blooms and strong vase life, it’s a midseason standout.

How to Plan Your Bloom Sequence

• Pick at least one variety from each bloom window.
  This ensures you’ll have a staggered bloom period and more weeks to enjoy your flowers.

• Group by bloom time when planting.
  That way, your beds will have waves of coordinated color throughout the season.

• Label your plants.
  Keeping track of bloom time helps with future garden planning (and bouquet-making).

Order Now for Fall Planting

Fall is the best time to plant bare root peonies—and orders are open now for October shipping. Choose your favorites from the Rabbit Hill Peony Farm collection and start building a garden that blooms in beautiful sequence year after year.