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    Be captivated by Perfect peonies

    Jun 23, 2020 4 minutes

    RIVALLING roses in the romance stakes, peonies are a popular choice for bridal bouquets. But you don’t just see them at weddings. These captivating plants marry gorgeous looks with a constitution so tough it’s not unheard of to come across a clump of peonies blooming heroically on a patch of scrubby ground that would have once been part of a garden.

    This ability to survive decades of neglect makes them an excellent choice for gardeners looking for drama, fragrance and opulence in a plant that requires zero mollycoddling. Autumn and spring are planting time, but it’s never too early to start planning which of the countless options to plump for.

    The most commonly grown peonies are traditional herbaceous

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