Sunny Girl Peony

Sunny Girl is a beautiful and unusual herbaceous peony prized for its large, buttery-yellow blooms. The flowers open in a warm, luminous yellow before gradually softening to creamy yellow and ivory as they mature. On established plants, the blooms develop into wonderfully full doubles with layers of softly ruffled petals, creating a lush flower that stands out among traditional pink, red, and white peonies.

One of the loveliest features of Sunny Girl is its changing color. With flowers opening at different times, an established plant can display shades of butter yellow, pale cream, and ivory all at once.

Sunny Girl is an early-blooming peony with an upright habit and dark green foliage. Its unusual coloring and large flowers make it an exceptional addition to perennial gardens and a beautiful variety for cutting.

Root Size: 2–3 Eye Bare Root
Bloom Time: Early to early-midseason
Height: Approximately 34–36 inches
Flower Type: Double on mature plants
Flower Color: Butter yellow fading to cream & ivory
Light: Full sun to light afternoon shade
Hardiness: Zones 3–8
Use: Garden, landscape & cut flower

Planting & Growing Instructions

Plant peony roots in the fall or early spring in a location receiving at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. Choose fertile, well-drained soil and avoid areas where water tends to collect.

Dig a wide hole and position the root with the eyes (small pink or reddish growth buds) facing upward. Cover so the eyes sit only 1–2 inches below the soil surface. Planting peonies too deeply can prevent or significantly reduce flowering.

Space plants approximately 3 feet apart to provide room for mature growth and good air circulation. Water thoroughly after planting and keep newly planted roots consistently moist, but never waterlogged, while they establish.

Young Sunny Girl plants may initially produce semi-double flowers, with blooms becoming fuller and more densely petaled as the plant matures. Newly planted peonies may also produce limited growth or few flowers during their first season. They become larger and more floriferous with age.

After flowering, leave the foliage intact throughout the growing season so the plant can store energy for the following year's blooms. Cut foliage back to ground level after it has died back in the fall.

Peonies are exceptionally long-lived perennials. Once established, Sunny Girl can provide beautiful spring flowers for decades.