Peony 'Athens' (Patio Peony)

Bring the elegance of peonies to even the smallest spaces with Peony Athens. While traditional herbaceous peonies are not suitable for pots, Peony Athens has been specially bred for successful container growth, flowering abundantly on a compact plant. This variety forms neat, bushy mounds of deep green, finely lobed leaves. Thanks to strong, sturdy stems, staking is unnecessary, and unlike traditional peonies where heavy blooms droop, the flowers of Peony Athens remain upright, displaying their bright, charming faces even in low containers. Despite its smaller size, Peony Athens produces large, semi-double blooms in abundance, with vibrant pink, delicately crinkled petals surrounding a central golden core. These herbaceous peonies are long-lived, offering stunning late spring to early summer displays year after year with minimal care. Whether planted in borders or containers, they add structure, glamour, and rich colour to your garden, and make excellent cut flowers. Height: 75cm (29in). Spread: 40cm (16in). Culinary note: The petals can be added to salads, lightly cooked and sweetened for a treat, or used to flavour punches. Peony water was once considered a delicacy, and the blooms can be floated in drinks.