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Kezia Reynolds

Sorry peonies, this low-maintenance shrub is a better choice for longer-lasting blooms – it offers bold colour and high-impact flowers at little effort

Close-up og pink hibiscus flower.

If you love peonies but want a low-maintenance plant that offers similar vibrant blooms for much longer, you might want to consider planting hardy hibiscus instead.

Peony season is one of my favourite times of year, and for those of us who have learnt to grow peonies and grappled with how difficult peonies can be to care for whilst establishing, seeing the beautiful flowers is a joy.

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