Planted Big Ben in 2014

Bloomed in 2016, but this years bloom was much bigger:)



Paeonia 'Big Ben', 2017, (2-DB-R) Chinese or lactiflora or lactiflora [Peony], pay-OHN-ee-uh lack-tih -FLORE-uh, 40 in. #Perennial (Auten, 1943), USDA Hardiness Zone 2, Medium dark red bomb, Fragrant, Bloom Month 5-, In Garden Bed f4.04.2 for 2.6 YEARS.

Full double red flowers with little sidebuds. Fine leaflets, reddish stems and sweet fragrance. Double, Red & Early. Tall. Fragrant. Medium dark red bomb. Large blooms on stiff stems. No buds 2015.

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How big?
Do you have a ruler or hand to compare?

I was going to ask the exact same thing!!!We need a picture with a ruler so we can OOOOHHHH and AAAAAHHHH!!!! And is it fragrant?

ok, i will take another shot:)

It's over 6 inches wide and almost as tall.

Nice!!! Reminds me of the very first Red Charm I saw in person--a cut flower at the UofM peony garden. Think my tongue practically rolled out of my head...Such a shame their season is so fleeting, don't think there is any other flower that can compare with the beauty of a peony.

Hi Frank, where did you purchase this Big Ben? Is it from Wild?

SoCalGardenNut said:Hi Frank, where did you purchase this Big Ben? Is it from Wild?

Purchased from jungled.com in 2014. It was in a collection.

"Paeonia 'Abalone Pearl'
Paeonia 'Big Ben'
Paeonia 'Dr. Alexander Fleming'
Paeonia 'Gay Paree'"

Do you have Kansas peony too, I'm trying to compare Kansas Vs Big Ben, which one is better to purchase, if I can't make up my mind, I might order 2 of each, I want a hedge of deep pink flowers.

Yes, I have both. I could not recommend one over the other. Get 2 of each:)

top photo is kansas

I have Big Ben. Can't wait to see it bloom for the first time this year. I had it in a bad location and it struggled for the last few years. Looks like it is coming around this year.

Thanks Frank, I went back to last year post for herbaceous blooms and it seems like nobody posted like they are growing them. I have to wait and order later this year, I don't want to order from Wild and get a delivery, I have no space yet.