Gold Standard

Gold Standard is a Japanese flower form, Lactiflora peony. The flower opens white with a yellow center. Two rows of broad petals surround a center of yellow golden petalodes. The flower is of good substance and polished form. The plant has a very satisfying plant habit. It is a heavy grower and of good to increase forming a tall bush, a showy variety of large size. Strong stems support the flowers, the bush keeping its shape well against inclement weather event. Staking typically is not required. Gold Standard is an attractive peony that does well in the flower bed and the cut flower garden. Awards, Best Use & Distinctions Fragrant; general garden and landscape use; attracts pollinators and honey bees; deer resistant. Basic Growing Requirements Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to over-watering and waterlogged conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil. Disclosure The image(s) above shows the actual cultivar named and described on this page. The pictures are a fair and accurate depiction of the flowers as they are, in vivo, and are not staged or altered otherwise. The descriptions are based on our experience with plants that are grown by us here in NW Missouri. ALL ORDERS SHIP BARE ROOT AFTER HARVEST AND USDA INSPECTION IN LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER.