Key Points
Companion plants such as daffodils, salvia, and catmint take advantage of the foliage backdrop created by peonies.Lilacs precede the peony bloom season while hydrangea shrubs continue the bloom period after peonies are finished.Delphinium, foxglove, and bearded iris planted around peony shrubs provide tall spires of color.
Peonies are a perennial flower that gardeners look forward to all winter long. When these full, fragrant blooms finally pop in spring, they’re a glory to behold.
“Keep in mind peonies are quite large perennials, so put them in the back or mid-layer,” says Laura Janney, an award-winning landscape designer and owner of The Inspired Garden. “A nice bonus is that after blooming, they provide beautiful foliage and can be a lovely backdrop.”
Choosing companion plants that require similar conditions and bloom time as peonies will ensure that your garden looks fantastic through spring and into summer. Here are 8 beautiful flowers to plant alongside peonies for a colorful, cheerful garden.
Meet the Expert
Laura Janney is an award-winning landscape designer and owner of The Inspired Garden.
Nicole Dillon is the owner of Breemar Flower Farm in Ashland, Va.
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