Many gardeners consider the peony as the backbone of any perennial border. They produce beautiful flowers in the spring and have attractive foliage throughout the growing season. There are two kinds of peonies grown. The second type is the tree peony. The tree peony grows to a height of four to six feet.
Most gardeners have greater success growing the herbaceous peony rather than the tree form.
Garden peony flowers are grouped according to the shape of the petals. There are many varieties within the various types. By selecting different varieties, the flowering period can be spaced over a longer period of time. Peonies are relatively easy to grow. They do the best in well-drained soils.