{"product_id":"peony-charlies-white-peony-bulbs","title":"Peony Charlie's White - Peony Bulbs","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Charlie’s White Peony Bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaeonia lactiflora ‘Charlie’s White’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carl G. Klehm | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1951 | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herbaceous Peony | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zones 3–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig, billowy and beautifully white—Charlie’s White is an heirloom peony bred for one of our favorite things: cutting armloads of flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharlie’s White produces enormous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eivory-white, fully double blooms with a softly glowing cream-to-pale-yellow center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Broad outer guard petals surround a densely packed, incurved center, creating the classic lush peony shape that looks spectacular in both the garden and a vase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced more than 70 years ago, Charlie’s White has remained a favorite for its vigorous growth, strong stems and exceptional value as a cut flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Flower \u0026amp; Garden Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ivory to creamy white with a soft golden-cream glow at the center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully double, globular to bomb-type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large to very large; up to approximately 8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightly fragrant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early to early-mid peony season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glossy, deep green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, vigorous clumping perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 36–40 inches tall × 30–36 inches wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to light afternoon shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA Zones 3–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cutting gardens, cottage gardens, perennial borders, wedding gardens and mass plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤍 A White Peony Bred for Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharlie’s White was introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1951 by Carl G. Klehm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, part of the legendary Klehm family of American peony breeders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd from the beginning, this peony was recognized for its value as a cut flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a 1952 peony publication, the Klehm nursery described Charlie’s White as what they believed to be their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebest white commercial cut-flower peony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than seven decades later, that tells you a lot about why this variety is still around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt grows vigorously, produces tall flowering stems and carries large, beautifully formed white flowers that look every bit as good in a vase as they do in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharlie’s White looks like it was made for a bridal bouquet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers aren't a stark, flat white. That creamy center gives them warmth and dimension, especially as the densely packed petals begin to unfurl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we love that this isn't simply a pretty heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eworking cutting-garden peony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant several together and, once established, you'll have the kind of peony patch that lets you walk outside with your clippers and come back carrying an armful of enormous white flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair Charlie’s White with blush-pink roses and suddenly you've grown half the wedding bouquet yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Planting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant peony roots in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun and rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In warmer regions, some protection from intense afternoon sun can be beneficial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeonies are very particular about planting depth. Position the root so the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeyes are only about 1–2 inches below the finished soil surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Planting too deeply is one of the most common reasons peonies grow beautiful foliage but fail to flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace plants approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 feet apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and water thoroughly after planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't be discouraged if your new bare-root peony doesn't produce a huge floral display immediately. Peonies invest heavily in establishing their root system during their first seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce settled in, however, they can remain in the same garden for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edecades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—often becoming better with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when Charlie’s White begins producing those enormous flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring your clippers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bailey Nursery","offers":[{"title":"One Bulb - 3-5 Eyes","offer_id":47978042622006,"sku":"BR-52159","price":29.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2713\/0120\/files\/PeonyCharliesWhitewhite-02-2087-1.jpg?v=1791235682","url":"https:\/\/www.gracerosefarm.com\/products\/peony-charlies-white-peony-bulbs","provider":"Grace Rose Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}