Athens Patio Peony

This particular selection of the Patio Series has semi-double, bright pink flowers with a yellow center. These peonies, with their strong stems and upright flowers, are bred for containers, and were specially selected for their compact growth habit and ease of flowering in pots. They can also be grown in the ground like other peonies. 2-3 eye divisions. Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Athens' Form: Herbaceous perennial Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Flower Color: Pink, yellow Foliage Type: Shiny, green, pinnately compound, smooth leaf margins, strongly veined Bloom time: June Height: 18-30 inches Spread: 36 inches Light requirements: Full sun Plant depth: Cover eyes with 1-2 inches of soil, depending on zone and climate  See "Growing Tips" for more detailed instructions Growing Tips and Instructions Visit our How-To Cultivation Library to learn more about peonies and how to grow them. Many growers plant peonies in the Fall; however, if planted early enough in late winter and early Spri