With their huge, dazzling blooms, peonies are a must for a perennial border. But to get the best from these late-spring superstars, it's worth thinking carefully about their planting companions before you add them to your garden.
Growing peonies alongside other spring-flowering plants is a good idea. As Anna Ohler, the owner of Bright Lane Gardens, highlights, this will 'add a layered look as they bloom alongside your peonies'. Meanwhile, summer-blooming companions will 'keep seasonal interest after the peony blooms die back,' she says. Choosing options that will thrive in similar conditions is also key, to ensure the health of both types of plants.
