Bowl of Beauty Peony Bare Root | Paeonia lactiflora – Pink & Cream Blooms

Bring classic cottage garden beauty to cool-climate gardens with Bowl of Beauty Peony, a striking herbaceous peony variety known for its large rose-pink outer petals and creamy-white centre. With its elegant two-toned flowers and strong garden presence, Paeonia lactiflora ‘Bowl of Beauty’ is a beautiful choice for perennial borders, cottage-style plantings and fresh cut flower arrangements.

Bowl of Beauty produces large, open, anemone-style blooms with rich pink guard petals surrounding a centre of narrow creamy-white petaloids. The contrast gives the flowers a bright, full appearance without the heavy look of fully double peonies.

This long-lived perennial forms a clump over time, dying back in winter before returning each spring in suitable cool-climate gardens. Once established, it can provide a beautiful seasonal display year after year, especially where it receives enough winter chill.

Supplied as a bare-root tuber packed in peat, Bowl of Beauty Peony is suitable for planting in a sunny to lightly shaded position with fertile, free-draining soil.

Pre-Order Note

NOTE: This is a pre-order.

Stock is expected to be ready around the end of July, however this may push into August depending on seasonal conditions and supplier availability.

This item is supplied as a bare-root tuber packed in peat and may be dormant at the time of dispatch.

Images shown are example pictures only. Flower colour, size and form may vary slightly depending on plant maturity, climate and growing conditions.

If there are any supply issues, we will contact you regarding substitution options.

Any items you do not wish to have substituted will be refunded.

Important Climate Note

Peonies require winter chill to flower well. Bowl of Beauty Peony is best suited to cool and cool-temperate Australian gardens.

It is generally not recommended for warm coastal, subtropical or tropical climates unless grown in a carefully selected cool position. In warmer regions, choose the coolest garden position available, provide afternoon shade, mulch well and avoid hot, exposed sites.

Features

• Beautiful Bowl of Beauty Peony variety
• Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora ‘Bowl of Beauty’
• Large rose-pink to cerise-pink outer petals
• Creamy-white centre
• Anemone-style flower form
• Bloom size up to approximately 20cm once established
• Height approximately 80–90cm
• Light to strong fragrance depending on growing conditions
• Flowers in spring to early summer
• Excellent cut flower variety
• Ideal for cottage gardens, borders and perennial beds
• Long-lived clump-forming perennial
• Cold hardy once established
• Supplied as a bare-root tuber packed in peat
• Pre-order item, expected around the end of July to August

Planting & Care

Plant Bowl of Beauty Peony in a position with full sun to part shade. In cooler regions, full sun is ideal. In warmer or more exposed areas, afternoon shade can help protect the plant from heat stress.

Choose fertile, free-draining soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, ideally around 6.5–7.5. Peonies dislike sitting in wet, heavy soil, so improve drainage before planting if needed.

Plant the bare-root tuber with the buds facing upward. The buds should sit no deeper than approximately 3cm below the soil surface. Planting too deeply is one of the most common reasons peonies fail to flower.

Space plants around 60cm apart to allow room for the clump to develop and to encourage good airflow.

Water well after planting, then keep the soil lightly and consistently moist during establishment and active growth. Avoid waterlogging.

Improve the soil at planting with compost, blood and bone, or well-rotted organic matter. Feed in spring and again after flowering with a balanced fertiliser to support strong growth and future flowering.

Flower stems may benefit from support, especially during rain or windy weather. Use a peony ring, stake or plant support early in the season before the stems become too tall.

After flowering, remove spent blooms but leave the foliage to continue growing. In autumn, once the foliage has naturally died back, cut stems down to ground level and remove old foliage to help reduce disease issues.

Peonies prefer not to be moved once established. Divide only during dormancy if plants become overcrowded or need relocating.

Flowering Time

Flowering: Spring to early summer.

In many suitable Australian regions, Bowl of Beauty Peony flowers around October to November, depending on climate, chill hours and seasonal conditions.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora ‘Bowl of Beauty’
Common Name: Bowl of Beauty Peony, Herbaceous Peony
Product Type: Bare-root perennial
Supplied As: Bare-root tuber packed in peat
Flower Colour: Rose-pink to cerise-pink outer petals with creamy-white centre
Flower Form: Anemone-style blooms
Bloom Size: Up to approximately 20cm once established
Fragrance: Light to strong fragrance depending on conditions
Height: Approximately 80–90cm
Flowering Time: Spring to early summer, usually October to November in suitable climates
Aspect: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Fertile, free-draining soil
Preferred Soil pH: Approximately 6.5–7.5
Planting Depth: Buds no deeper than approximately 3cm below soil level
Spacing: Approximately 60cm apart
Watering: Moderate; keep moist during active growth without waterlogging
Frost Tolerance: Frost hardy
Climate: Best suited to cool and cool-temperate regions
Suitable Areas: VIC, TAS, ACT, SA, cooler NSW and cooler highland parts of QLD
End Use: Garden borders, cottage gardens, perennial beds, cut flowers, feature clumps
Availability: Pre-order, expected around the end of July to August

Pet Safety Note

Peony plant material can be harmful if eaten by pets. Keep roots, foliage and flowers away from cats, dogs and other animals if ingestion is a concern.

FAQ

What is Bowl of Beauty Peony?

Bowl of Beauty is a herbaceous peony variety, botanically known as Paeonia lactiflora ‘Bowl of Beauty’. It is grown for its large pink and cream anemone-style flowers.

What colour are Bowl of Beauty Peony flowers?

Bowl of Beauty produces rose-pink to cerise-pink outer petals with a creamy-white centre.

Is Bowl of Beauty Peony fragrant?

Yes. Bowl of Beauty is generally grown as a fragrant peony, although fragrance strength may vary depending on climate and growing conditions.

How large are the flowers?

Once established, the blooms can reach up to approximately 20cm across, depending on growing conditions.

How tall does Bowl of Beauty Peony grow?

It generally grows around 80–90cm tall, depending on climate, soil and plant maturity.

When does Bowl of Beauty Peony flower in Australia?

In suitable Australian climates, flowering is usually around October to November, depending on region and seasonal conditions.

What climates are best for peonies?

Peonies perform best in cool and cool-temperate climates with enough winter chill. They are best suited to areas such as VIC, TAS, ACT, SA, cooler NSW and cooler highland parts of QLD.

Can Bowl of Beauty Peony grow in warm climates?

It is not ideal for warm coastal, subtropical or tropical climates. In warmer areas, it may be tried in a cool, protected position with afternoon shade, but flowering may be less reliable.

Does Bowl of Beauty Peony need winter chill?

Yes. Peonies need winter chill to flower well. Without enough cold weather, plants may grow but flower poorly or not at all.

Can Bowl of Beauty Peony grow in pots?

Yes, but it needs a deep pot, excellent drainage, rich soil, regular feeding and sufficient winter chill. Garden planting is usually more reliable long term.

How deep should I plant peony roots?

Plant with the buds no deeper than approximately 3cm below the soil surface. Planting too deep can prevent flowering.

How far apart should I plant peonies?

Space plants around 60cm apart to allow room for the clump to develop.

Does Bowl of Beauty Peony need staking?

Support is recommended, especially in windy areas or when the plant is in full flower.

Is Bowl of Beauty good for cut flowers?

Yes. Bowl of Beauty is excellent for cut flowers, with large pink and cream blooms that work beautifully in fresh arrangements.

Will Bowl of Beauty Peony come back each year?

Yes. In suitable climates, it is a long-lived herbaceous perennial that dies back in winter and returns each spring.

Should I cut peonies back?

Yes. Cut foliage back to ground level in autumn after it has naturally died back.

What is it supplied as?

It is supplied as a bare-root tuber packed in peat, ready for planting during the recommended season.

Is this a pre-order?

Yes. This item is a pre-order. Stock is expected around the end of July, however this may push into August depending on seasonal conditions and supplier availability.

What happens if there is a supply issue?

If there are any supply issues, we will contact you regarding substitution options. Any items you do not wish to have substituted will be refunded.