Colonel Owen Cousins
| Note: Peonies start to ship in November based on availability and your zone, unlike other products. Plant around or after your first frost but before the ground freezes. |
Colonel Owen Cousins is a classic Peony introduced in 1972. It has large, double blooms in creamy white with a soft hint of salmon near the base of the petals. Flowers reach 8–10" across and have a light, pleasant fragrance. Blooming in late spring on 30–33" stems, it’s hardy in Zones 3–8 and makes a great choice for cut flowers.
Colonel Owen Cousins is sold as one root with 3-5 eyes.
Fall Planting Instructions:
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Choose an area with at least 6 hours of sunlight with soil that has good drainage.
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Dig a hole 12-18” deep. Mix soil with an all-purpose fertilizer. Add the amended and loosened soil back into the hole.
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Place Peony roots 2-3” under the soil line with eyes facing upward, and then gently pack the soil over the roots.
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Water well.
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CuttingLong, sturdy stems suited for bouquets and floral arrangements. -
Full SunRequires 6+ hours of direct sunlight to thrive.
| Note: Peonies start to ship in November based on availability and your zone, unlike other products. Plant around or after your first frost but before the ground freezes. |
Colonel Owen Cousins is a classic Peony introduced in 1972. It has large, double blooms in creamy white with a soft hint of salmon near the base of the petals. Flowers reach 8–10" across and have a light, pleasant fragrance. Blooming in late spring on 30–33" stems, it’s hardy in Zones 3–8 and makes a great choice for cut flowers.
Colonel Owen Cousins is sold as one root with 3-5 eyes.
Fall Planting Instructions:
-
Choose an area with at least 6 hours of sunlight with soil that has good drainage.
-
Dig a hole 12-18” deep. Mix soil with an all-purpose fertilizer. Add the amended and loosened soil back into the hole.
-
Place Peony roots 2-3” under the soil line with eyes facing upward, and then gently pack the soil over the roots.
-
Water well.
| Color | White |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3-8 |
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