Festiva Maxima
$20.00
Festiva Maxima is a timeless white peony celebrated for its large, full blooms and crisp, elegant presence. The pure white petals are occasionally flecked with small crimson accents at the center, adding subtle character to an otherwise classic, refined flower.
Bare root
Dormant, field-grown
Ships in season
At proper planting time
Hand-selected
Limited release
Festiva Maxima is a timeless white peony celebrated for its large, full blooms and crisp, elegant presence. The pure white petals are occasionally flecked with small crimson accents at the center, adding subtle character to an otherwise classic, refined flower.
Why We Chose It
Why We Chose It: Festiva Maxima represents the traditional white peony at its best. Chosen for its scale, fragrance, and enduring popularity, it brings structure and brightness to the collection while grounding softer creams and blushes. This is a peony with history, reliability, and unmistakable presence making it a foundational variety for classic gardens and floral work.
Garden Details
Garden Details:
- Peony Type
- Herbaceous
- Bloom Form
- Double
- Bloom Color
- White with occasional red flecking
- Bloom Size
- Very large
- Bloom Time
- Mid to late season
- Fragrance
- Moderate to strong, classic
- Stem Strength
- Medium to strong (may benefit from support)
- Height
- 30–36 inches
- Light Requirements
- Full sun to partial sun
- Hardiness Zones
- USDA 3–8
Cut Flower Notes
Cut Flower Notes:
- Use
- Excellent for cutting
- Vase Life
- 6–8 days
- Stage to Cut
- Marshmallow to early open
- Root Grade
- #1 (Premium)
Root Grade
Grower's Notes
Grower's Notes: We source high-quality peony roots from trusted growers known for plant health and varietal integrity. Peonies are shipped as dormant bare roots and planted in fall for spring bloom.