Peonies were the answer. “They require almost nothing but full sun and patience,” she says, then quickly adds well-draining soil to that list. “If you’re willing to wait for them to establish their root system, they grow beautifully. They’re gorgeous and have wide appeal and have huge blooms.”
Clockwise from top: 'Bowl of Beauty,' 'Garden Phoenix Feather,' 'Buddha's Lotus Seat,' 'Smart Girl,' 'Betty Warner,' 'Golden Jade,' and 'Charm.'
