Peony ‘Bowl of Love’
Peony ‘Bowl of Love’ is a striking and elegant herbaceous perennial known for its large, beautifully layered blooms and classic cottage-garden charm. In late spring to early summer, strong stems rise above the lush foliage carrying impressive flowers with soft pink outer petals that surround a unique, creamy-white centre, creating a stunning contrast that draws the eye in borders and garden beds.
Reaching around 80–90 cm in height with a spread of 70–80 cm, this reliable peony forms neat clumps of deep green, divided foliage that provides structure and interest throughout the growing season. The sturdy stems hold the large blooms well, making them excellent for garden displays as well as cut flowers.
The flowers appear in late spring, opening into large bowl-shaped blooms with layers of pale pink guard petals surrounding a full centre of creamy white petaloids and golden stamens. These fragrant blooms are also attractive to pollinators and make beautiful additions to floral arrangements.
Peony ‘Bowl of Love’ thrives best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Once established, it is a long-lived perennial that will return year after year with minimal maintenance, making it a valuable addition to mixed borders, cottage gardens and traditional planting schemes.
Cutting back the foliage in autumn will help keep plants tidy and encourage healthy new growth the following spring.
Flowering Period
May – June: Flower buds swell and open into large, soft pink blooms
June: Peak flowering with showy, fragrant flowers held above the foliage
Summer onwards: Deep green foliage provides structure in the border
With its elegant flowers and dependable performance, Peony ‘Bowl of Love’ is a beautiful and long-lasting choice for borders, cottage gardens and cut flower displays.
Peony ‘Bowl of Love’
Peony ‘Bowl of Love’ is a striking and elegant herbaceous perennial known for its large, beautifully layered blooms and classic cottage-garden charm. In late spring to early summer, strong stems rise above the lush foliage carrying impressive flowers with soft pink outer petals that surround a unique, creamy-white centre, creating a stunning contrast that draws the eye in borders and garden beds.
Reaching around 80–90 cm in height with a spread of 70–80 cm, this reliable peony forms neat clumps of deep green, divided foliage that provides structure and interest throughout the growing season. The sturdy stems hold the large blooms well, making them excellent for garden displays as well as cut flowers.
The flowers appear in late spring, opening into large bowl-shaped blooms with layers of pale pink guard petals surrounding a full centre of creamy white petaloids and golden stamens. These fragrant blooms are also attractive to pollinators and make beautiful additions to floral arrangements.
Peony ‘Bowl of Love’ thrives best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Once established, it is a long-lived perennial that will return year after year with minimal maintenance, making it a valuable addition to mixed borders, cottage gardens and traditional planting schemes.
Cutting back the foliage in autumn will help keep plants tidy and encourage healthy new growth the following spring.
Flowering Period
May – June: Flower buds swell and open into large, soft pink blooms
June: Peak flowering with showy, fragrant flowers held above the foliage
Summer onwards: Deep green foliage provides structure in the border
With its elegant flowers and dependable performance, Peony ‘Bowl of Love’ is a beautiful and long-lasting choice for borders, cottage gardens and cut flower displays.
