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Peony Roots - Jan Van Leeuwen

This crisp white cup-shaped bloom is deer and pest resistant

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Paeonia

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Root

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Late Spring through Early Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 36 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • Japanese
  • Herbaceous

COLOR

  • White

A long-time favorite of peony growers, the Jan Van Leeuwen has white satin petals with a bright yellow center. They exude the most fragrant scent that will last long after you've brought them inside for decorating. Sitting tall on a 3-foot stem, this peony will add a touch of elegance to any home garden.

  • • Note: Fall-Planted Peonies Ship to All Zones Beginning in October
  • • Late Spring to Early Summer Blooming, Easy to Grow
  • • Cheery Blooms that Smell Wonderful!

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of Root Should Be No More Than 1 to 2 inches Below Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 3 to 4 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

Planting Guide

View our Peony Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Peony Roots - Jan Van Leeuwen FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Jan Van Leeuwen Peony?

    Jan Van Leeuwen Peony roots have 2 to 3 eyes per root.

    Is Jan Van Leeuwen Peony resistant to animals or disease?

    Jan Van Leeuwen Peony is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 2.2 / 5 from 5 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Peony Roots - Jan Van Leeuwen

    My Jan van Leeuwen peonies came up well and bloomed in late spring/early summer. Looks as pictured, delicate in heavy rain.

    Rebecca 5/5 Verified

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    Customer photo review of Peony Roots - Jan Van Leeuwen

    I ordered the Jan Van Leeuwen peony (3 bare root deal), this past fall. When I received them, I was overjoyed. The bare roots looked healthy and gorgeous. Happy so far. I was thrilled to see they would flower in the first year…Until they actually flowered and I saw they are not Jan Van Leeuwen! I can’t even be sure what peony it is. I am conflicted, because I can’t even begin to tell you how good and healthy the bare roots were, just not the actual peony plant I ordered and paid for. :(

    Marisela F. 2/5 Verified

    Peony Roots - Jan Van Leeuwen

    Store owner replied: Hello Marisela. We appreciate you taking the time to report these findings so we can share them with our growers in hopes of preventing such occurrences moving forward. We strive to ensure accuracy of our products and can share in your frustrations, as we wish for all customers to be satisfied with their purchase. We're happy that we were able to come to a satisfactory resolution for you and look forward to continuing gardening with you!

    I grow many peonies and all are very happy. For some reason this one did not thrive. It barely came out of the ground, then did nothing. I'm going to dig it up and see if there are any roots.

    Candace 1/5 Verified

    Peony Roots - Jan Van Leeuwen

    Store owner replied: Hello Candace. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Feedback like yours is invaluable, as it helps us continually improve our products. After checking in with our Customer Service Team, it looks like we were able to assist you. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with us!

    I planted 3 but unfortunately only 2 have come up. These are quite expensive to have this happen. Frustrating as you have to wait so long to get them !

    Shayne B. 2/5 Verified

    Peony Roots - Jan Van Leeuwen

    Store owner replied: Hello, Shayne Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as we strive to provide the best quality service and products to our gardeners around the country.

    I have only seen growth on one (of the 2 roots) and its only put on 2 inches so far. It's in full sun area where I have roses, Salvia, zinnia, butterfly bush, monarda and day lilies. I'm bummed it isn't thriving.

    Jeannine 1/5 Verified

    Peony Roots - Jan Van Leeuwen

    Store owner replied: Hello, Jeannine Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

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