Peonies (Paeonia)

One of the most wonderful features of peonies is that they don't like to be divided. They're happy to stay put for years on end and bloom where they're planted. Add a heady fragrance and cotton candy color and what's not to like. Even the foliage looks good, lasting for the remainder of the season. There are so many great red peonies to choose from; 'Karl Rosenfield', 'Chippewa' and the always popular 'Red' peony. 'This is Sword Dance', pictured here, with true red petals and a cluster of yellow and red streaked stamens.